Substituted tetrahydroquinolinone compounds as ror gamma modulators

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides substituted tetrahydroquinolinone and related compounds of formula (I), which are therapeutically useful as modulators of Retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptors (RORs), more particularly as RORγ modulators. These compounds are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases and/or disorder, in particular their use in diseases and/or disorder mediated by RORγ receptor. The present invention also provides preparation of the compounds and pharmaceutical formulations comprising at least one of the substituted tetrahydroquinolinone or related compounds of formula (I), together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent or excipient therefor.

This patent application is a continuation of U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 16/709,692 filed on Dec. 10, 2019 which is a continuation ofU.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/574,243, filed on Nov. 15, 2017,entitled “Substituted Tetrahydroquinolinone Compounds as ROR GammaModulators,” naming Ravi K. Ujjinamatada and Chetan Pandit as inventors,and designated by attorney docket no. AUR-1001-US; which is a nationalstage of international patent application number PCT/IB2016/052773,filed on May 13, 2016, entitled “Substituted TetrahydroquinolinoneCompounds as ROR Gamma Modulators,” naming Ravi K. Ujjinamatada andChetan Pandit as inventors, designated by attorney docket no.AUR-1001-PC; which claims the benefit of Indian provisional patentapplication no. 2448/CHE/2015, filed on May 15, 2015, entitled“Substituted Tetrahydroquinolinone Compounds as ROR Gamma Modulators,”designated by attorney docket no. AUR-1001-PV; the specifications ofwhich are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to compounds useful for the treatment of diseasesand/or disorder associated with Retinoic acid receptor-related orphanreceptors (RORs), and more particularly compounds that modulate thefunction of RORγ. The invention also provides pharmaceuticallyacceptable compositions comprising compounds of the present inventionand methods of using said compositions in the treatment of diseasesand/or disorder associated with RORγ.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Retinoid-related orphan receptors (RORs) are transcription factors whichbelong to the steroid hormone nuclear receptor super family (Jetten &Joo, Adv. Dev. Biol. 16:313-355, 2006). Several nuclear receptors arestill characterized as orphan receptors because the identification ofligands for these receptors is still elusive or controversial. The RORfamily consists of three members, ROR alpha (RORα), ROR beta (ROR_(β))and ROR gamma (RORγ), each encoded by a separate gene (RORA, RORB andRORC, respectively). RORs contain four principal domains shared by themajority of nuclear receptors: an N-terminal A/B domain, a DNA-bindingdomain, a hinge domain, and a ligand binding domain. Each ROR genegenerates several isoforms which differ only in their N-terminal A/Bdomain. Two isoforms of RORγ have been identified: RORγ1 and RORγt (alsoknown as RORγ2). RORγ is a term used to describe both RORγ1 and/orRORγt.

Upon activation by antigen-presenting cells naive T helper cells undergoclonal expansion and will ultimately differentiate in cytokine secretingeffector T cells, such as Th1 and Th2 subtypes. A third and distincteffector subset has been identified, which plays a key role in providingimmunity to bacteria and fungi at mucosal surfaces (Kastelein, et al.,Ann. Rev. Immunol. 25: 221-242, 2007). This effector T helper cellsubset can be distinguished based on its ability to produce largequantities of IL-17A/F, IL-21 and IL-22, and is named Th17 (Miossec, etal., New Eng. J. Med. 361: 888-898, 2009).

RORγ1 is expressed in a variety of tissues including thymus, muscle,kidney and liver, while RORγt is exclusively expressed in the cells ofthe immune system. RORγt is highly expressed in Th17 cells (He, et al.,Immunity 9: 797-806, 1998). Studies have shown that Th17 cells are oneof the important drivers of the inflammatory process in tissue-specificautoimmunity (Steinman, J. Exp. Med. 205:1517-1522, 2008; Leung, et al.,Cell. Mol. Immunol. 7: 182-189, 2010). There is evidence that Th17 cellsare activated during the disease process and are responsible forrecruiting other inflammatory cells types, especially neutrophils, tomediate pathology in the target tissues (Korn, et al., Ann. Rev.Immunol. 27:485-517, 2009). In addition, Th17 cells or their productshave been shown to be associated with the pathology of a variety ofhuman inflammatory and autoimmune disorders including multiplesclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease and asthma(Jetten, Nucl. Recept. Signal. 7: e003, 2009; Manel, et al., Nat.Immunol. 9:641-649, 2008).

RORγt was shown to play a crucial role in non-Th17 lymphoid cells. Inthese studies, RORγt was critically important in innate lymphoid cellsexpressing Thy1, SCA-1 and IL-23R proteins. Genetic disruption of RORγin a mouse colitis model dependent on these innate lymphoid cells,prevented colitis development (Buonocore, et al., Nature 464: 1371-1375,2010). In addition, RORγt was shown to play a crucial role in othernon-Th17 cells, such as mast cells (Hueber, et al., J Immunol. 184:3336-3340, 2010). Finally, RORγt expression and secretion of Th17-typeof cytokines was reported for Lymphoid Tissue Inducer cells, NK T-cells,NK cells (Eberl, et al., Nat. Immunol. 5: 64-73, 2004) and gamma-deltaT-cells (Sutton, et al., Nat. Immunol. 31: 331-341, 2009; Louten, etal., J Allergy Clin. Immunol. 123: 1004-1011, 2009), suggesting animportant function for RORγt in these subtypes of cells.

Based on the role of IL-17 producing cells (either Th17 or non-Th17cells) RORγt has been identified as a key mediator in the pathogenesisof several diseases (Louten, et al., J Allergy Clin. Immunol. 123:1004-1011, 2009; Annunziato et al., Nat. Rev. Rheumatol. 5: 325-331,2009). This was confirmed using several disease models representative ofautoimmune diseases. Genetic ablation of the RORγ gene in mice preventedthe development of experimental autoimmune diseases, such asexperimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) and colitis (Ivanov, etal., Cell 126: 1121-33, 2006; Buonocore, et al., Nature 464: 1371-1375,2010).

Being a critical mediator in Th17-cells and other non-Th17 cells,inhibition of RORγt is expected to have a beneficial effect onautoimmune diseases, such as, but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis,psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn'sdisease and asthma (Annunziato, et al., Nat. Rev. Immunol. 5: 325-331,2009; Louten, et al., J Allergy Clin. Immunol. 123: 1004-1011, 2009).RORγt deficient mice show very little Th17 cells. In addition, RORγtdeficiency resulted in amelioration of EAE. Inhibition of RORγt may alsobe beneficial in other diseases, which are characterized by increasedlevels of Th17 cells and/or elevated levels of Th17 hallmark cytokinessuch as IL-17, IL-22 and IL-23. Examples of such diseases are KawasakiDisease (Jia, et al., Clin. Exp. Immunol. 162: 131-137, 2010) andHashimoto's thyroiditis (Figueroa-Vega, et al., J Clin. Endocrinol.Metab. 95: 953-62, 2010).

RORγ inverse agonist SR2211 is a cell-permeable piperazine containingbiphenyl compound that binds directly to retinoic acid receptor relatedorphan receptor γ (RORγ) and acts as a highly selective, inverseagonist. It is reported to block the transcriptional activity of RORγand suppress the synthesis of IL-17 in EL-4 murine lymphoma cell line.SR2211 exhibits only a minimal effect on ROR alpha and LXR alphaactivity, indicating that the functional effect is due to selectiveinhibition of RORγ alone.

The nature and relevance of Th17 cells in mouse models of cancer andhuman disease are known (Zou et al., Nature Reviews Immunology 10,248-256 (April 2010)). Evidences suggest that the effector T cell subsetis also involved in tumor immunology, thus giving a way to a new targetfor cancer therapy.

Thus in view of the role RORγ plays in the pathogenesis of diseases,there is a need of compounds that modulate RORγ activity, which can beused in the treatment of diseases mediated by RORγ. Disclosed herein aresubstituted tetrahydroquinolinone and related compounds that are usefulas modulators of ROR-gamma activity.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Provided herein are substituted tetrahydroquinolinone and relatedcompounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are useful asRORγ modulators.

In one aspect, the present invention provides compounds of formula (I):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a stereoisomer thereof;

wherein,

ring Het is heterocyclyl;

each Y₁, Y₂ and Y₃ are independently CR_(a) or N, wherein 0-2 of Y₁, Y₂and Y₃ are N;

each Z₁, Z₂, Z₃, Z₄ and Z₅ are independently CR_(a) or N, wherein 0-3 ofZ₁, Z₂, Z₃, Z₄ and Z₅ are N;

L is *—NR_(b)—C(O)—(CR_(b)R_(c))_(a)—, *—C(O)—NR_(b)—(CR_(b)R_(c))_(a)—,*—NR_(b)—S(O)₂—(CR_(b)R_(c))_(a)— or *—S(O)₂—NR_(b)—(CR_(b)R_(c))_(a)—;wherein the group marked with * is connected to the ring containing Y₁,Y₂ and Y₃;

each R₁, R₂, R₆ and R₇ are independently hydrogen, halo, alkyl, hydroxy,hydroxyalkyl, cyano, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl,cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, —COR_(d) or —COOR_(d);

R₃ at each occurrence is independently hydroxy, halo, alkyl, alkylamino,alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy or cycloalkyl; alternatively, two R₃ onthe same carbon together form an oxo (═O) group;

R₄ is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy;

R₅ is alkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)NR_(b)R_(c), hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl orheterocyclyl;

R_(a) is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halo, cycloalkyl or aryl;

R_(b) and R_(c) are each independently hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxyalkyl;

-   -   alternatively, R_(b) and R_(c) on the same atom together form a        ring;

R_(d) is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy or cycloalkyl;

m is 0 to 3; and

n is 0 to 3.

In a further aspect, the present invention relates to pharmaceuticalcompositions comprising a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt or a stereoisomer thereof and processes for preparingsuch compositions.

In yet another aspect, the present invention relates to the preparationof the compounds of formula (I).

In yet another aspect of the present invention, it provides substitutedtetrahydroquinolinone and related compounds of formula (I), which areused for the treatment and prevention of diseases or disorder, inparticular their use in diseases or disorder mediated by steroid hormonenuclear receptors—particularly ROR₅, more particularly RORγ.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides substituted tetrahydroquinolinone andrelated compounds which are useful for treatment of disease(s) ordisorder(s) associated with Retinoic acid receptor-related orphanreceptors (RORs), and more particularly compounds that modulate thefunction of RORγ.

Each embodiment is provided by way of explanation of the invention, andnot by way of limitation of the invention. In fact, it will be apparentto those skilled in the art that various modifications and variationscan be made to the compounds, compositions, and methods described hereinwithout departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. Forinstance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodimentcan be applied to another embodiment to yield a still furtherembodiment. Thus it is intended that the present invention include suchmodifications and variations and their equivalents. Other objects,features, and aspects of the present invention are disclosed in, or areobvious from, the following detailed description. It is to be understoodby one of ordinary skill in the art that the present discussion is adescription of exemplary embodiments only, and is not to be construed aslimiting the broader aspects of the present invention.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds offormula (I):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a stereoisomer thereof;

wherein,

ring Het is heterocyclyl;

each Y₁, Y₂ and Y₃ are independently CR_(a) or N, wherein 0-2 of Y₁, Y₂and Y₃ are N;

each Z₁, Z₂, Z₃, Z₄ and Z₅ are independently CR_(a) or N, wherein 0-3 ofZ₁, Z₂, Z₃, Z₄ and Z₅ are N;

L is *—NR_(b)—C(O)—(CR_(b)R_(c))_(a)—, *—C(O)—NR_(b)—(CR_(b)R_(c))_(a)—,*—NR_(b)—S(O)₂—(CR_(b)R_(c))_(a)— or *—S(O)₂—NR_(b)—(CR_(b)R_(c))_(a)—;wherein the group marked with * is connected to the ring containing Y₁,Y₂ and Y₃;

each R₁, R₂, R₆ and R₇ are independently hydrogen, halo, alkyl, hydroxy,hydroxyalkyl, cyano, alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl,cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, —COR_(d) or —COOR_(d);

R₃ at each occurrence is independently hydroxy, halo, alkyl, alkylamino,alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy or cycloalkyl; alternatively, two R₃ onthe same carbon together form an oxo (═O) group;

R₄ is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy;

R₅ is alkyl, —(CH₂)_(a)NR_(b)R_(c), hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl orheterocyclyl;

R_(a) is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halo, cycloalkyl or aryl;

R_(b) and R_(c) are each independently hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxyalkyl;

alternatively, R_(b) and R_(c) on the same atom together form a ring;

R_(d) is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy or cycloalkyl;

m is 0 to 3; and

n is 0 to 3.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds offormula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a stereoisomerthereof, wherein,

ring Het is heterocyclyl;

Y₁, Y₂ and Y₃ are each independently CR_(a) or N, wherein 0-2 of Y₁, Y₂and Y₃ are N;

Z₁, Z₂, Z₃, Z₄ and Z₅ are each independently CR_(a) or N, wherein 0-3 ofZ₁, Z₂, Z₃, Z₄ and Z₅ are N;

L is *—NR_(b)—C(O)—(CR_(b)R_(c))_(n)— or*—C(O)—NR_(b)—(CR_(b)R_(c))_(n)—; wherein the group marked with * isconnected to the ring containing Y₁, Y₂ and Y₃;

R₁, R₂, R₆ and R₇ are each independently hydrogen, halo or alkyl; R₃ ateach occurrence is independently hydroxy, halo, alkyl, alkylamino,alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy or cycloalkyl; alternatively, two R₃ onthe same carbon together form an oxo (═O) group;

R₄ is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy;

R₅ is alkyl, —(CH₂)_(n)NR_(b)R_(c) or hydroxyalkyl;

R_(a) is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halo, cycloalkyl or aryl;

R_(b) and R_(c) are each independently hydrogen or alkyl;

alternatively, R_(b) and R_(c) on the same atom together form a ring;

m is 0 to 3; and

n is 0 to 3.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds offormula (IA):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a stereoisomer thereof;

wherein,

ring Het, R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, R₆, R₇, R_(a), L, Z₁, Z₂, Z₃, Z₄, Z₅ and mare same as defined in formula (I).

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds offormula (IB):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a stereoisomer thereof;wherein,

ring Het, R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, Y₁, Y₂, Y₃ and m are same as defined informula (I). In certain embodiments, the present invention relates tocompounds of formula (IC):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a stereoisomer thereof;

wherein,

ring Het, R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, R_(a) and m are same as defined in formula(I). In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compoundsof formula (ID):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a stereoisomer thereof;

wherein,

L, R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, Y₁, Y₂, Y₃, Z₁, Z₂, Z₃, Z₄, Z₅ and m are same asdefined in formula (I). In certain embodiments, the present inventionrelates to compounds of formula (IE):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a stereoisomer thereof;

wherein,

L, R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, Z₁, Z₂, Z₃, Z₄, Z₅ and m are same as defined informula (I). In certain embodiments, the present invention relates tocompounds of formula (IF):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a stereoisomer thereof;

wherein,

L, R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, Y₁, Y₂, Y₃, Z₁, Z₂, Z₃, Z₄, Z₅ and m are same asdefined in formula (I). In certain embodiments, the present inventionrelates to compounds of formula (IG):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a stereoisomer thereof;

wherein,

L, R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, Y₁, Y₂, Y₃, Z₁, Z₂, Z₃, Z₄ and Z₅ are same asdefined in formula (I).

In accordance with any of the foregoing embodiments, in certainembodiments, ring Het is monocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclic ring.

In yet further embodiments, the ring Het is pyridyl, pyridazinyl,pyridazinone, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyrazolyl, imidazopyrazinyl,imidazopyridyl, pyrrolopyrazinyl, thienyl, benzodioxolyl,benzimidazolyl, imidazolyl, imidazopyridazinyl ortetrahydroisoquinolinonyl.

In yet further embodiments, the ring Het is pyrazinyl, pyridazinone,pyrazolyl, imidazopyridyl, pyrrolopyrazinyl, thienyl, benzodioxolyl,benzimidazolyl, imidazolyl or tetrahydroisoquinolinonyl.

In yet further embodiments, the ring Het is pyridyl.

In yet further embodiments, the ring Het is pyridazinyl.

In yet further embodiments, the ring Het is pyrimidinyl.

In yet further embodiments, the ring Het is imidazopyrazinyl.

In yet further embodiments, the ring Het comprises its N-Oxides thereof.

In certain embodiments, 0-2 of Y₁, Y₂ and Y₃ are N.

In yet further embodiments,

is

In certain embodiments, each Z₁, Z₂, Z₃, Z₄ and Z₅ are CH.

In yet further embodiments,

is

In yet further embodiments, L is *—NHCOCH₂— or *—CONHCH₂— wherein thegroup marked with * is connected to the ring containing Y₁, Y₂ and Y₃.

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R₁ and R₂ are independently hydrogen.

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R₁ and R₂ are independently alkyl, in another embodimentthe alkyl is C₁-C₆ alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl or isopropyl).

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R₁ is hydrogen and R₂ is alkyl, in another embodiment thealkyl is C₁-C₆ alkyl (e.g. methyl).

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R₃ is alkoxy, in another embodiment the alkoxy is methoxyor isopropyloxy.

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R₃ is haloalkyl, in another embodiment the haloalkyl is—CF₃.

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R₃ is hydroxy.

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R₃ is alkyl, in another embodiment the alkyl is C₁-C₆alkyl (e.g. methyl, ethyl or isopropyl).

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R₃ is halo, in another embodiment the halo is —F or —Cl.

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), two R₃ on the same carbon together form an oxo (═O) group.

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R₃ is haloalkyloxy, in another embodiment the haloalkyloxyis —OCF₃.

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R₃ is cycloalkyl, in another embodiment the cycloalkyl iscyclopropyl.

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R₄ is alkyl, in another embodiment the alkyl is C₁-C₆alkyl (e.g. —CH₃ or —C₂H₅).

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R₄ is hydrogen.

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R₅ is alkyl, in another embodiment the alkyl is C₁-C₆alkyl (e.g. —CH₃ or —C₂H₅).

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R_(a) is hydrogen.

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R_(a) is alkyl, in another embodiment the alkyl is C₁-C₆alkyl (e.g. methyl or ethyl).

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R_(a) is halo, in another embodiment the halo is fluoro.

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), R₆ and R₇ are independently hydrogen.

In certain embodiments of formula (I), (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE),(IF) or (IG), m is 1 or 2.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a compoundselected from the group consisting of:

Compound No. IUPAC Name 1N-(4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-6-(pyridin-2-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 22-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 32-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 42-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-7,7-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 52-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 62-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 7N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 8N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 92-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 10N-(6-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 112-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-3,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 122-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 13N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 14N-(6-ethyl-6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 152-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazin-1-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 162-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(6-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 172-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 18N-(4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-6-(pyridin-3-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 192-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 202-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 212-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(4-methoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 222-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 232-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 24N-(6-(5-chloro-3-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 252-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-methoxypyrimidin-5-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 262-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 272-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 28N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 29N-(6-(4,6-dimethylpyrimidin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 302-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-methoxypyrimidin-4-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 312-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 32N-(4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-6-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 33N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 34N-(4,6-dimethyl-6-(6-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 35N-(6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 362-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(4-hydroxypyrimidin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 372-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-hydroxypyridin-4-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 38N-(6-(5-chloro-3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 392-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 402-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-hydroxypyridin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 41N-(6-(6-ethylpyridazin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 42N-(6-(benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 43N-(4,6-dimethyl-6-(1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 44N-(4,6-dimethyl-6-(2-methyl-1-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-7-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide;452-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(5-methylthiophen-2-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 46N-(6-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 472-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 482-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6,8-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 492-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 502-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-isopropylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 51N-(6-(2,6-dimethylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 52N-(4,6-dimethyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 53N-(4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-6-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridazin-3-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 542-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-7-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 552-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridazin-3-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide;562-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 572-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-isopropoxypyridazin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 582-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)-2-fluorophenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 59N-(6-methyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 602-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-isopropylpyrazin-2-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 612-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 622-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-isopropylpyridazin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 63N-(6-(6-ethylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 642-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 652-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxy-2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 662-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoro-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 672-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 682-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(5-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 69N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7,7-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 70N-(4,6-dimethyl-6-(1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridazin-3-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide;71N-(6-(3-cyclopropylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 722-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(2-(trifluoromethyl)-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide;732-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 742-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(3-(trifluoromethyl)-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide;75N-(4,6-dimethyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-b]pyridazin-6-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 76N-(6-(5-cyclopropyl-6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 772-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazin-6-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 782-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(6-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 79N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(5-(ethylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)acetamide; 802-(5-(ethylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 81N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6,7-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 82N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 83N-(7-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7-methyl-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinolin-3-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 842-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-hydroxypyridin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 852-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 862-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-hydroxy-4-methylpyridin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 872-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-7,7-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 882-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 89N-(6-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 902-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-7,7-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 912-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-7-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 92N-(6-(5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 93N-(6-(6-chloropyridazin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 943-(2-(2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamido)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-6-yl)-6-methoxypyridazine 1-oxide; 952-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxy-4-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 962-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxy-5-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 972-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 98N-(6-(6-(dimethylamino)pyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 996-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxamide; 100N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 1012-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 of Compound-84); 1022-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 of Compound-84); 103 N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; (Isomer-1of Compound-7); 104N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; (Isomer-2of Compound-7); 1052-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 ofCompound-9); 1062-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 ofCompound-9); 107N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; (Isomer-1of Compound-28); 108N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; (Isomer-2of Compound-28); 1092-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 of Compound-31); 1102-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 of Compound-31); 1112-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 of Compound-56);1122-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 of Compound-56);1132-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 ofCompound-49); 1142-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 ofCompound-49); 1152-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxy-2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 ofCompound-65); 1162-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxy-2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 ofCompound-65); 1172-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(6-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 ofCompound-16); 1182-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(6-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 ofCompound-16); 1192-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 ofCompound-64); 1202-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 ofCompound-64); 121 2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(3-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 of Compound-74); 1222-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(3-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 of Compound-74); 123N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(5-(ethylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)acetamide;(Isomer- 1 of Compound-79); 124N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(5-(ethylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)acetamide;(Isomer- 2 of Compound-79); 1256-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxamide; (Isomer-1 of Compound-99);1266-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxamide; (Isomer-2 of Compound-99);127 N-(7-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7-methyl-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinolin-3-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide;(Isomer-1 of Compound-83); 128N-(7-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7-methyl-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinolin-3-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide;(Isomer-2 of Compound-83); 1292-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoro-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 1302-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoro-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 131N-(6-(6-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 132N-(6-(2-ethyl-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 133N-(6-(2,6-diethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 1347-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-7-methyl-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxamide; 1352-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 136N-(7-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7-methyl-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-3-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 137N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinazolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 138N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoxalin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 1392-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethoxy)-pyrimidin-4-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 1406-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-7-isopropyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxamide; 1416-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-8-isopropyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxamide; and 1426-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-7-isopropyl-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxamide;

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a stereoisomer thereof.

In certain embodiments, the compounds of the present invention can alsocontain unnatural proportions of atomic isotopes at one or more of theatoms that constitute such compounds. For example, the present inventionalso embraces isotopically-labeled variants of the present inventionwhich are identical to those recited herein, but for the fact that oneor more atoms of the compound are replaced by an atom having the atomicmass or mass number different from the predominant atomic mass or massnumber usually found in nature for the atom. All isotopes of anyparticular atom or element as specified are contemplated within thescope of the compounds of the invention, and their uses. Exemplaryisotopes that can be incorporated in to compounds of the inventioninclude isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous,sulfur, fluorine, chlorine and iodine, such as ²H (“D”), ³H, ¹¹C, ¹³C,¹⁴C, ¹³N, ¹⁵N, ¹⁵O, ¹⁷O, ¹⁸O, ³²P, ³³P, ³⁵S, ¹⁸F, ³⁶Cl, ¹²³I and ¹²⁵I.Isotopically labeled compounds of the present inventions can generallybe prepared by following procedures analogous to those disclosed in theschemes and/or in the examples herein below, by substituting anisotopically labeled reagent for a non-isotopically labeled reagent.

The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition thatincludes at least one compound described herein and at least onepharmaceutically acceptable excipient (such as a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier or diluent). Preferably, the pharmaceuticalcomposition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of at least onecompound described herein. The compounds described in the presentinvention may be associated with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient(such as a carrier or a diluent) or be diluted by a carrier, or enclosedwithin a carrier which can be in the form of a capsule, sachet, paper orother container.

The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the present inventionare useful for modulating the activity of RORγ, which is believed to berelated to a variety of disease states.

The present invention further provides a method of modulating thefunction of RORγ in a subject in need thereof by administering to thesubject one or more compounds described herein in the amount effectiveto cause inhibition of such receptor.

The compounds of the invention are typically administered in the form ofa pharmaceutical composition. Such compositions can be prepared usingprocedures well known in the pharmaceutical art and comprise at leastone compound of the invention. The pharmaceutical composition of thepresent invention comprises one or more compounds described herein andone or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. Typically, thepharmaceutically acceptable excipients are approved by regulatoryauthorities or are generally regarded as safe for human or animal use.The pharmaceutically acceptable excipients include, but are not limitedto, carriers, diluents, glidants and lubricants, preservatives,buffering agents, chelating agents, polymers, gelling agents,viscosifying agents, solvents and the like.

Examples of suitable carriers include, but are not limited to, water,salt solutions, alcohols, polyethylene glycols, peanut oil, olive oil,gelatin, lactose, terra alba, sucrose, dextrin, magnesium carbonate,sugar, amylose, magnesium stearate, talc, gelatin, agar, pectin, acacia,stearic acid, lower alkyl ethers of cellulose, silicic acid, fattyacids, fatty acid amines, fatty acid monoglycerides and diglycerides,fatty acid esters and polyoxyethylene.

The pharmaceutical composition may also include one or morepharmaceutically acceptable auxiliary agents, wetting agents, suspendingagents, preserving agents, buffers, sweetening agents, flavouringagents, colorants or any combination of the foregoing.

The pharmaceutical compositions may be in conventional forms, forexample, tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, injectables orproducts for topical application. Further, the pharmaceuticalcomposition of the present invention may be formulated so as to providedesired release profile.

Administration of the compounds of the invention, in pure form or in anappropriate pharmaceutical composition, can be carried out using any ofthe accepted routes of administration of pharmaceutical compositions.The route of administration may be any route which effectivelytransports the active compound of the patent application to theappropriate or desired site of action. Suitable routes of administrationinclude, but are not limited to, oral, nasal, buccal, dermal,intradermal, transdermal, parenteral, rectal, subcutaneous, intravenous,intraurethral, intramuscular or topical.

Solid oral formulations include, but are not limited to, tablets,capsules (soft or hard gelatin), dragees (containing the activeingredient in powder or pellet form), troches and lozenges.

Liquid formulations include, but are not limited to, syrups, emulsions,and sterile injectable liquids, such as suspensions or solutions.

Topical dosage forms of the compounds include ointments, pastes, creams,lotions, powders, solutions, eye or ear drops, impregnated dressings,and may contain appropriate conventional additives such aspreservatives, solvents to assist drug penetration.

The pharmaceutical compositions of the present patent application may beprepared by conventional techniques known in literature.

Suitable doses of the compounds for use in treating the diseases ordisorders described herein can be determined by those skilled in therelevant art. Therapeutic doses are generally identified through a doseranging study in humans based on preliminary evidence derived from theanimal studies. Doses must be sufficient to result in a desiredtherapeutic benefit without causing unwanted side effects. Mode ofadministration, dosage forms, and suitable pharmaceutical excipients canalso be well used and adjusted by those skilled in the art. All changesand modifications are envisioned within the scope of the present patentapplication.

Compounds of the present invention are particularly useful because theymay modulate the activity of Retinoid-related orphan receptor gamma(RORγ), i.e., they prevent, inhibit, or suppress the action of RORγ,and/or may elicit RORγ modulating effect. Compounds of the invention arethus useful in the treatment of those conditions in which inhibition ofa ROR gamma activity is required.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a method oftreating a RORγ mediated disorder or disease in a subject comprisingadministering to a subject in need thereof a compound of the presentinvention.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a methodcomprising conjointly administering to the subject a second therapeuticagent.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a method ofreducing amount of IL-17 and other effector cytokines of Th17 cells in asubject, comprising administering to the subject a compound of thepresent invention.

It is contemplated that compounds disclosed in the present invention,provide therapeutic benefits to subjects suffering from immune orinflammatory disorder or disease. Accordingly, one embodiment of theinvention provides a method of treating a disorder or disease selectedfrom the group consisting of immune or inflammatory disorder or disease.The method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount ofa compound of the present invention, to a subject in need thereof toameliorate a symptom of a RORγ mediated disorder or disease.

In certain embodiments, the disorder or disease is an immune disorder ordisease.

In certain embodiments, the disorder or disease is an inflammatorydisorder or disease.

In certain embodiments, the disorder or disease is an autoimmunedisorder or disease.

In certain embodiments, the disorder or disease is rheumatoid arthritis,psoriasis, chronic graft-versus-host disease, acute graft-versus-hostdisease, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, multiplesclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Celiac Sprue, idiopathicthrombocytopenic thrombotic purpura, myasthenia gravis, Sjogren'ssyndrome, asthma, epidermal hyperplasia, scleroderma or ulcerativecolitis.

In certain embodiments, the disorder or disease is cartilageinflammation, bone degradation, arthritis, juvenile arthritis, juvenilerheumatoid arthritis, pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis,polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, systemic onset juvenilerheumatoid arthritis, juvenile ankylosing spondylitis, juvenileenteropathic arthritis, juvenile reactive arthritis, juvenile Reter'sSyndrome, SEA Syndrome, juvenile dermatomyositis, juvenile psoriaticarthritis, juvenile scleroderma, juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus,juvenile vasculitis, pauciarticular rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticularrheumatoid arthritis, systemic onset rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosingspondylitis, enteropathic arthritis, reactive arthritis, Reter'sSyndrome, dermatomyositis, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, myolitis,polymyolitis, dermatomyolitis, osteoarthritis, polyarteritis nodossa,Wegener's granulomatosis, arteritis, polymyalgia rheumatica,sarcoidosis, sclerosis, primary biliary sclerosis, sclerosingcholangitis, dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, atherosclerosis, Still'sdisease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Guillain-Barre disease,Type I diabetes mellitus, Graves' disease, Addison's disease, Raynaud'sphenomenon, autoimmune hepatitis, psoriatic epidermal hyperplasia,plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, pustularpsoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis, or an immune disorder or diseaseassociated with or arising from activity of pathogenic lymphocytes.

In certain embodiments, the psoriasis is plaque psoriasis, guttatepsoriasis, inverse psoriasis, pustular psoriasis or erythrodermicpsoriasis.

In certain embodiments, the disorder or disease is rheumatoid arthritis.

In certain embodiments, the subject is a mammal, e.g., a human.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides compounds for useas a medicament.

In certain embodiments, the invention provides the use of the compoundsof the present invention in the manufacture of a medicament.

In certain embodiments, the invention provides the use of the compoundsof the present invention in the manufacture of a medicament for thetreatment of an immune disorder or an inflammatory disorder or disease.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides compounds for useas a medicament.

In certain embodiments, the medicament is for treating a disease ordisorder mediated by RORγ.

In certain embodiments, the present invention provides compounds for useas a medicament for the treatment of an immune or an inflammatorydisorder or disease.

Further, it is contemplated that the compounds of the present inventioncan inhibit the activity of RORγ. Accordingly, another embodiment of theinvention provides a method of inhibiting the activity of RORγ. Themethod comprises exposing a RORγ to an effective amount of a compound ofthe present invention to inhibit said RORγ.

Also, it is contemplated that the compounds of the present invention canreduce the amount of interleukin-17 (IL-17) and other effector cytokinesof Th17 cells, in a subject. IL-17 is a cytokine that affects numerousbiological functions, including inducing and mediating pro-inflammatoryresponses. Accordingly, another aspect of the invention provides amethod of reducing the amount of IL-17 and other effector cytokines ofTh17 cells, in a subject. The method comprises administering to asubject an effective amount of a compound of the present invention toreduce the amount of IL-17 and other effector cytokines of Th17 cells,in the subject.

In certain embodiments, administering the compound reduces the amount ofIL-17 and other effector cytokines produced by Th17 cells, in thesubject. A change in the amount of IL-17 and other effector cytokinesproduced by, for example, Th17 cells can be measured using proceduresdescribed in the literature, such as an ELISA assay or intracellularstaining assay.

Further, it is contemplated that compound of the present invention mayinhibit the synthesis of IL-17 and other effector cytokines of Th17cells, in a subject.

Accordingly, another aspect of the invention provides a method ofinhibiting the synthesis of IL-17 and other effector cytokines of Th17cells, in a subject. The method comprises administering to a subject aneffective amount of a compound of the present invention to inhibit thesynthesis of IL-17 and other effector cytokines of Th17 cells, in thesubject.

In certain embodiments, the subject is a human.

The method(s) of treatment of the present patent application compriseadministering a safe and effective amount of a compound according toformula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient(particularly a human) in need thereof.

Compounds of the invention are indicated both in the therapeutic and/orprophylactic treatment of the above-mentioned conditions. For theabove-mentioned therapeutic uses the dosage administered will, ofcourse, vary with the compound employed, the mode of administration, thetreatment desired and the disorder or disease indicated.

Definitions and Abbreviations

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meaning and the meaning of such terms is independent ateach occurrence thereof and is as commonly understood by one of skill inart to which the subject matter herein belongs. That notwithstanding andexcept where stated otherwise, the following definitions applythroughout the specification and claims. Chemical names, common names,and chemical structures may be used interchangeably to describe the samestructure. If a chemical compound is referred to using both a chemicalstructure and a chemical name and an ambiguity exists between thestructure and the name, the structure predominates. These definitionsapply regardless of whether a term is used by itself or in combinationwith other terms, unless otherwise indicated. Hence, the definition of“alkyl” applies to “alkyl” as well as the “alkyl” portions of“hydroxyalkyl,” “haloalkyl,” “—O-alkyl,” etc.

As used herein, the term ‘compound(s)’ comprises the compounds disclosedin the present invention. Preferably, the term ‘compound(s)’ comprisesthe compounds of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or astereoisomer thereof.

As used herein, the term “optionally substituted” refers to thereplacement of one or more hydrogen radicals in a given structure withthe radical of a specified substituent including, but not limited to:halo, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, thiol, alkylthio,arylthio, alkylthioalkyl, arylthioalkyl, alkyl sulfonyl,alkylsulfonylalkyl, arylsulfonylalkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, aralkoxy,aminocarbonyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, arylaminocarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl,aryloxycarbonyl, haloalkyl, amino, trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro,alkylamino, arylamino, alkylaminoalkyl, arylaminoalkyl, aminoalkylamino,hydroxy, alkoxyalkyl, carboxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl,aminocarbonylalkyl, acyl, aralkoxycarbonyl, carboxylic acid, sulfonicacid, sulfonyl, phosphonic acid, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclic andaliphatic. It is understood that the substituent may be furthersubstituted.

As used herein, the term “alkyl” refers to a hydrocarbon chain radicalthat includes solely carbon and hydrogen atoms in the backbone,containing no unsaturation, and which is attached to the rest of themolecule by a single bond. The alkane radical may be straight orbranched. For example, the term “C₁-C₆ alkyl” refers to a monovalent,straight, or branched aliphatic group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms(e.g., methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, n-butyl, i-butyl, s-butyl,t-butyl, n-pentyl, 1-methylbutyl, 2-methylbutyl, 3-methylbutyl,neo-pentyl, 3,3-dimethylpropyl, hexyl, 2-methylpentyl, and the like).

As used herein, the term “alkenyl”, as used herein, refers to analiphatic group containing at least one double bond and is intended toinclude both “unsubstituted alkenyls” and “substituted alkenyls”, thelatter of which refers to alkenyl moieties having substituents replacinga hydrogen on one or more carbons of the alkenyl group. Examples ofalkenyl groups are, but not limited to, ethenyl, 1-propenyl, 2-propenyl,isopropenyl, 1-butenyl, 2-butenyl, 3-butenyl and isobutenyl. Thesubstituents may occur on one or more carbons that are included or notincluded in one or more double bonds. Moreover, such substituentsinclude all those contemplated for alkyl groups, as discussed below,except where stability is prohibitive. For example, substitution ofalkenyl groups by one or more alkyl, carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl orheteroaryl groups is contemplated.

As used herein, the term “alkynyl”, as used herein, refers to analiphatic group containing at least one triple bond and is intended toinclude both “unsubstituted alkynyls” and “substituted alkynyls”, thelatter of which refers to alkynyl moieties having substituents replacinga hydrogen on one or more carbons of the alkynyl group. Examples ofalkynyl groups are, but not limited to, ethynyl, propyn-1-yl orpropyn-2-yl. The substituents may occur on one or more carbons that areincluded or not included in one or more triple bonds. Moreover, suchsubstituents include all those contemplated for alkyl groups, asdiscussed above, except where stability is prohibitive. For example,substitution of alkynyl groups by one or more alkyl, carbocyclyl, aryl,heterocyclyl or heteroaryl groups is contemplated.

As used herein, the term “alkoxy” refers the radical —O-alkyl, whereinthe alkyl is as defined above. Representative examples of alkoxyinclude, but are not limited to, methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, 2-propoxy,butoxy, tert-butoxy, pentyloxy, hexyloxy and heptyloxy. The alkylportion of the alkoxy may be optionally substituted.

As used herein, the term “alkoxyalkyl” refers the radical-alkyl-O-alkyl, wherein the alkyl group is further substituted byalkoxy. Representative examples of alkoxyalkyl include, but are notlimited to, methoxymethyl, methoxyethyl, ethoxymethyl, isopropoxymethyland ethoxy ethyl.

As used herein, the term “aryl” alone or in combination with otherterm(s) means a carbocyclic aromatic system containing one or more ringswherein such rings may be fused. The term “fused” means that the secondring is attached or formed by having two adjacent atoms in common withthe first ring. The term “fused” is equivalent to the term “condensed”.Unless otherwise specified, an aryl group typically has from 6 to about14 carbon atoms but the invention is not limited in that respect. Theterm (C₆-C₁₂) aryl refers to an aryl group having six to twelve carbonatoms. Examples of aryl groups include but are not limited to phenyl,naphthyl, indanyl, and the like. Unless otherwise specified, all arylgroups described herein may be optionally substituted.

As used herein, the term “cycloalkyl” refers to C₃-C₁₀ saturated cyclichydrocarbon ring. A cycloalkyl may be a single ring, which typicallycontains from 3 to 7 carbon ring atoms. Examples of single-ringcycloalkyls include cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl,cycloheptyl and the like. A cycloalkyl may alternatively be polycyclicor contain more than one ring. Examples of polycyclic cycloalkylsinclude bridged, fused, and spirocyclic carbocyclyls.

As used herein, the term “halo” or “halogen” alone or in combinationwith other term(s) means fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine.

As used herein, the term “haloalkyl” means alkyl substituted with one ormore halogen atoms, wherein the alkyl groups are as defined above. Theterm “halo” is used herein interchangeably with the term “halogen” meansF, Cl, Br or I. Examples of “haloalkyl” include but are not limited tofluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl andthe like.

As used herein, the term “haloalkoxy” refers the radical —O-haloalkyl,wherein the haloalkyl is as defined above. Representative examples ofhaloalkoxy include, but are not limited to, fluoromethoxy,trifluoromethoxy and 2-fluoroethoxy.

As used herein, the term “aminoalkyl” refers to an alkyl groupsubstituted with an amino group.

“Hydroxy” or “hydroxyl” refers to —OH group.

As used herein, the term “hydroxyalkyl” refers to an alkyl as definedabove, having one or more of the available hydrogen of the alkylreplaced by a hydroxyl group. For example, a hydroxyalkyl includes, butare not limited to, —CH₂CH₂OH, —CH₂CH₂CH₂OH and —C(OH)(CH₃)(CH₃).

As used herein, the term “heterocyclyl” includes definitions of“heterocycloalkyl” and “heteroaryl”. The heterocyclyl may be attached tothe main structure at any heteroatom or carbon atom that results in thecreation of a stable structure. Unless set forth or recited to thecontrary, all heterocyclyl groups described or claimed herein may besubstituted or unsubstituted.

The term “heterocycloalkyl” refers to a non-aromatic, saturated orpartially saturated, monocyclic or polycyclic ring system of 3 to 15members having at least one heteroatom or heterogroup selected from O,N, S, S(O), S(O)₂, NH or C(O) with the remaining ring atoms beingindependently selected from the group consisting of carbon, oxygen,nitrogen and sulfur. Examples of “Heterocycloalkyl” include, but are notlimited to azetidinyl, oxetanyl, imidazolidinyl, benzodioxolyl,tetrahydroisoquinolinonyl, pyrrolidinyl, oxazolidinyl, thiazolidinyl,pyrazolidinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl,tetrahydropyranyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, 1,4-dioxanyl,dioxidothiomorpholinyl, oxapiperazinyl, oxapiperidinyl, tetrahydrofuryl,tetrahydropyranyl, tetrahydrothiophenyl, dihydropyranyl, indolinyl,indolinylmethyl, azepanyl, 2-aza-bicyclo[2.2.2]octanyl, azocinyl,chromanyl, xanthenyl and N-oxides thereof. A heterocycloalkyl group canbe optionally substituted with one or more suitable groups by one ormore aforesaid groups.

The term “heteroaryl” refers to an aromatic heterocyclic ring systemcontaining 5 to 20 ring atoms, suitably 5 to 10 ring atoms, which may bea single ring (monocyclic) or multiple rings (bicyclic, tricyclic orpolycyclic) fused together or linked covalently. The rings may containfrom 1 to 5 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S, wherein the N or Satom is optionally oxidized, or the N atom is optionally quarternized.Any suitable ring position of the heteroaryl moiety may be covalentlylinked to the defined chemical structure. Examples of heteroarylinclude, but are not limited to oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, imidazolyl, furyl,indolyl, isoindolyl, pyrrolyl, triazolyl, triazinyl, tetrazoyl, thienyl,oxadiazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, pyridyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl,pyridazinyl, pyridazinone, imidazopyrazinyl, imidazopyridyl,pyrrolopyrazinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinonyl, pyrazolyl, benzofuranyl,benzothiazolyl, benzoxazolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzothienyl,benzopyranyl, carbazolyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, quinazolinyl,cinnolinyl, naphthyridinyl, pteridinyl, purinyl, quinoxalinyl, quinolyl,isoquinolyl, thiadiazolyl, indolizinyl, acridinyl, phenazinyl andphthalazinyl. Unless set forth or recited to the contrary, allheteroaryl groups described or claimed herein may be substituted orunsubstituted.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” includes salts prepared frompharmaceutically acceptable bases or acids including inorganic ororganic bases and inorganic or organic acids. Examples of such saltsinclude, but are not limited to, acetate, benzenesulfonate, benzoate,bicarbonate, bisulfate, bitartrate, borate, bromide, camsylate,carbonate, chloride, citrate, clavulanate, dihydrochloride, edetate,edisylate, estolate, esylate, fumarate, gluceptate, gluconate,glutamate, glycollylarsanilate, hexylresorcinate, hydrabamine,hydrobromide, hydrochloride, hydroxynaphthoate, iodide, isothionate,lactate, lactobionate, laurate, malate, maleate, mandelate, mesylate,methylbromide, methylnitrate, methylsulfate, mucate, napsylate, nitrate,N-methylglucamine ammonium salt, oleate, oxalate, pamoate (embonate),palmitate, pantothenate, phosphate, diphosphate, polygalacturonate,salicylate, stearate, sulfate, subacetate, succinate, tannate, tartrate,teoclate, tosylate, triethiodide and valerate. Examples of salts derivedfrom inorganic bases include, but are not limited to, aluminum,ammonium, calcium, copper, ferric, ferrous, lithium, magnesium,potassium, sodium, and zinc.

As used herein, the term “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier” refers toany of the standard pharmaceutical carriers, such as a phosphatebuffered saline solution, water, emulsions {e.g., such as an oil/wateror water/oil emulsions), and various types of wetting agents. Thecompositions also can include stabilizers and preservatives. Forexamples of carriers, stabilizers and adjuvants known in literature.

The term “stereoisomers” refers to any enantiomers, diastereoisomers, orgeometrical isomers of the compounds of formula (I), wherever they arechiral or when they bear one or more double bond. When the compounds ofthe formula (I) and related formulae are chiral, they can exist inracemic or in optically active form. Since the pharmaceutical activityof the racemates or stereoisomers of the compounds according to theinvention may differ, it may be desirable to use the enantiomers. Inthese cases, the end product or even the intermediates can be separatedinto enantiomeric compounds by chemical or physical measures known tothe person skilled in the art or even employed as such in the synthesis.

The term “SEA Syndrome” refers to Seronegative Enthesopathy andArthropathy Syndrome.

The term “treating” or “treatment” of a state, disorder or conditionincludes: (a) preventing or delaying the appearance of clinical symptomsof the state, disorder or condition developing in a subject that may beafflicted with or predisposed to the state, disorder or condition butdoes not yet experience or display clinical or subclinical symptoms ofthe state, disorder or condition; (b) inhibiting the state, disorder orcondition, i.e., arresting or reducing the development of the disease orat least one clinical or subclinical symptom thereof; or (c) relievingthe disease, i.e., causing regression of the state, disorder orcondition or at least one of its clinical or subclinical symptoms.

The term “subject” includes mammals (especially humans) and otheranimals, such as domestic animals (e.g., household pets including catsand dogs) and non-domestic animals (such as wildlife).

As used herein, the term “therapeutically effective amount” means theamount of a compound that, when administered to a subject for treating astate, disorder or condition, is sufficient to effect such treatment.The “therapeutically effective amount” will vary depending on thecompound, the disease and its severity and the age, weight, physicalcondition and responsiveness of the subject to be treated.

As used herein, the term “comprise” or “comprising” is generally used inthe sense of include, that is to say permitting the presence of one ormore features or components.

As used herein, the term “composition” is intended to encompass aproduct comprising the specified ingredients in the specified amounts,as well as any product which results, directly or indirectly, fromcombination of the specified ingredients in the specified amounts. By“pharmaceutically acceptable” it is meant the carrier, diluent orexcipient must be compatible with the other ingredients of theformulation and not deleterious to the recipient thereof.

As used herein, the term “including” as well as other forms, such as“include”, “includes” and “included” is not limiting.

The abbreviations used in the entire specification may be summarizedherein below with their particular meaning.

Xantphos—4,5-Bis(diphenylphosphino)-9,9-dimethylxanthene;K₂CO₃—potassium carbonate;HATU—1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxid hexafluorophosphate; DIPEA—N,N-Diisopropylethylamine; ° C.—DegreeCelsius; Mt Molecular ion; m—Multiplet; mL—Milliliter; h—Hour(s);δ—Delta; Pd/C—Palladium on activated Carbon; MS—Mass Spectroscopy;DMF—N,N-dimethyl formamide; RM—Reaction mixture; RT—Room temperature;RB/RBF—Round Bottom Flask THF—Tetrahydrofuran; Conc—Concentrated;LC-MS—Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy; ¹H or H—proton;NMR—Nuclear Magnetic Resonance; MHz—Megahertz (frequency);CDCl₃—Deuterated Chloroform; CD₃OD—Deuterated Methanol; Hz—Hertz;s—Singlet; br s—Broad singlet; d—Doublet; dd—doublet of doublets;td—triplet of doublets; ddd—doublet of doublet of doublets; dt—doubletof triplets; q—Quartet; t—Triplet; J—Coupling constant;DMSO-d⁶—Deuterated Dimethylsulfoxide; %—Percentage; H₂—Hydrogen;M—Molarity; N—Normality; g—Gram; min—Minutes; mol—Moles; wt—Weight.

Methods for preparing compounds described herein are illustrated in thefollowing examples. The schemes are given for the purpose ofillustrating the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope orspirit of the invention. Starting materials shown in the schemes can beobtained from commercial sources or prepared based on proceduresdescribed in the literature. Furthermore, where specific acids, bases,reagents, coupling agents, solvents, etc. are mentioned, it isunderstood that other suitable acids, bases, reagents, coupling agentsetc. may be used and are included within the scope of the presentinvention. Modifications to reaction conditions, for example,temperature, duration of the reaction or combinations thereof, areenvisioned as part of the present invention. All possible stereoisomersare envisioned within the scope of this invention.

The intermediates required for the synthesis are commercially availableor alternatively, these intermediates can be prepared using knownliterature methods. The invention is described in greater detail by wayof specific examples.

Unless otherwise stated, work-up includes distribution of the reactionmixture between the organic and aqueous phase indicated withinparentheses, separation of layers and drying the organic layer oversodium sulphate, filtration and evaporation of the solvent.Purification, unless otherwise mentioned, includes purification bysilica gel chromatographic techniques, generally using ethylacetate/hexane mixture of a suitable polarity as the mobile phase. Useof a different eluent system is indicated within parentheses.

It is contemplated that some of the intermediates disclosed in thepresent invention are used for the next step without anycharacterization data.

The MS data provided in the examples described below were obtained asfollows:

Mass spectrum: Shimadzu LCMS 2020; Agilent 1100; LCMSD VL and Agilent1100; API 2000

The NMR data provided in the examples described below were obtained asfollows:

¹H NMR: Varian 300 and 400 MHz.

INTERMEDIATES Intermediate-1: Synthesis of 2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide

Step-i: 2-(4-((ethoxycarbonothioyl)thio)phenyl)acetic Acid

To a 250 mL round bottom flask, was added 4-aminophenylacetic acid (8.5g, 52.0 mmol), water (28 mL) and conc. hydrochloric acid (11.5 mL) andthen cooled to 0° C. To the same flask, aqueous sodium nitrite (3.9 g,56.2 mmol in 28 mL of water) was added drop wise and reaction mass wasstirred at 0° C. for 45 minutes. The resulting cold diazonium saltsolution was added drop wise to a mixture of potassium ethylxanthate(10.4 g, 648 mmol), water (16.8 mL) and 2 M sodium carbonate (42 mL).The reaction mixture was maintained at 45° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was cooled to 0° C., acidified to pH 1.0 with conc. hydrochloricacid and extracted with diethyl ether. The combined organic layer waswashed with water followed by brine. The organic layer was dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated under reduced pressureto get crude titled compound (19 g). The crude product was used for thenext step immediately without any further purification.

Step-ii: 2-(4-mercaptophenyl)acetic Acid

To a 250 mL round bottom flask, was added2-(4-((ethoxycarbonothioyl)thio)phenyl)acetic acid (19 g, 74.1 mmol) andethanol (72 mL). To the same flask, was added a solution of potassiumhydroxide (15 g, 267.0 mmol) in water (72 mL) and then refluxed for 20h. The major portion of ethanol was evaporated under reduced pressure toget a residue. The residue was acidified to pH 2.0 with conc.hydrochloric acid at 0° C. The aqueous layer was extracted with diethylether. The organic layer was washed with water followed brine. Theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered andevaporated under reduced pressure to get crude product (7 g). The crudeproduct was used for next step without any further purification. LC-MS:166.9 [M−H]t

Step-iii: ethyl 2-(4-(ethylthio)phenyl)acetate

To a 100 mL round bottom flask, was added 2-(4-mercaptophenyl)aceticacid (7 g, 41.6 mmol), potassium carbonate (23 g, 166.4 mmol) andN,N-dimethylformamide (50 mL). To the same flask, was added ethylbromide (13.6 g, 124.8 mmol) and stirred at room temperature for 2.5 h.The reaction mixture was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water.The organic phase was separated and washed with brine, dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporated under reduced pressure to obtaincrude product. The crude product was purified by column chromatographyusing 10% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluent to get titled compound (6 g,65%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.30 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J=8.0Hz, 2H), 4.18 (q, J′=7.2 Hz, J″=14.4 Hz, 2H), 3.57 (s, 2H), 2.96 (q,J′=7.6 Hz, J″=14.8 Hz, 2H), 1.33 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.25 (t, J=7.6 Hz,3H).

Step-iv: ethyl 2-(4-(ethyl sulfonyl)phenyl) Acetate

To a 250 mL round bottom flask, was added ethyl2-(4-(ethylthio)phenyl)acetate (5.5 g, 24.5 mmol) and dichloromethane(82.5 mL). The reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C. To the same flask,was added m-chloroperbenzoic acid (12.6 g, 73.0 mmol) at 0° C. Thereaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 h. The resultingsuspension was filtered through a pad of celite. The filtrate was washedwith water followed by saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and brine.The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered andevaporated under reduced pressure to get crude product. The crudeproduct was purified by column chromatography using 60-120 mesh silicagel and 50% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluents to get titled compound(5.1 g, 82%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 7.84 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.56(d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.10 (q, J′=7.2 Hz, J″=14.4 Hz, 2H), 3.83 (s, 2H),3.31 (q, J′=7.2 Hz, J″=14.8 Hz, 2H), 1.07-1.21 (m, 6H); LC-MS: 257.2[M+H]⁺.

Step-v: 2-(4-(ethyl sulfonyl)phenyl)acetic Acid

To a 50 mL round bottom flask, was added ethyl2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetate (2.5 g, 9.8 mmol) and ethanol (18mL). To the same flask, was added a solution of sodium hydroxide inwater (1.42 g, 35.5 mmol in 18 mL of water) and then stirred at roomtemperature for 12 h. The volatiles were evaporated under reducedpressure to obtain the residue. The residue was acidified to pH 5.0 with1.0 N hydrochloric acid and was extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was separated and washed with brine, dried over sodiumsulfate and evaporated under reduced pressure to get titled compound(2.4 g, 91%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 12.5 (brs, 1H), 7.84 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.74 (s, 2H), 3.13 (q, J′=7.2 Hz,J″=14.8 Hz, 2H), 1.20 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H).

Step-vi: 2-(4-(ethyl sulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide

To a 50 mL round bottom flask, was added2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetic acid (0.5 g, 2.3 mmol) and thionylchloride (5 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 6 h. The volatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure to get thesolid. The solid was dissolved in dichloromethane (10 mL) and treatedwith aqueous ammonia (5 mL) at room temperature for 12 h. The volatileswere evaporated to get the crude residue. The crude residue wasextracted with 10% methanol in chloroform. The combined organic phasewas washed with water, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate andevaporated under reduced pressure to get the titled compound (0.36 g,72%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 7.80-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.58 (br s, 1H),7.54-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.00 (br s, 1H), 3.52 (s, 2H), 3.33 (q, J′=9.6 Hz,J″=16.8 Hz, 2H), 1.21 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H). LC-MS: 228.1 [M+H]⁺.

The below intermediates were prepared according to the protocoldescribed in the synthesis of Intermediate-1 with appropriate variationsin reactants, quantities of reagents, solvents and reaction conditions.

Intermediate Characterization No. Structure Data 2

LC-MS: 214.2 [M + H]⁺. 3

LC-MS: 245.9 [M + H]⁺.

Intermediate-4: Synthesis of 2-iodo-3-((4-methoxybenzyl)oxy)pyridine

To a mixture of 2-iodopyridin-3-ol (1.5 g, 6.7 mmol) and1-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxybenzene (1.27 g, 8.1 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) wasadded potassium carbonate (1.87 g, 13.5 mmol) and heated to 80° C. for 2h. Reaction mixture was cooled to RT, diluted with water, extracted intoethyl acetate, organic portion washed with water, brine solution, driedover sodium sulphate and concentrated to get the titled compound (2.2 g,95%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 7.98-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.36-7.40 (m, 2H),7.12-7.16 (m, 2H), 6.89-7.03 (m, 3H), 5.1 (s, 2H), 3.81-3.80 (s, 3H).LC-MS: 342.2 [M+H]⁺.

The below intermediates were prepared according to the protocoldescribed in the synthesis of Intermediate-4 with appropriate variationsin reactants, quantities of reagents, solvents and reaction conditions.

Intermediate No. Structure Characterization Data 5

¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 8.07 (d, J = 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (d, J = 2.1Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.42 (m, 2H), 6.96-6.99 (m, 2H), 5.2 (s, 2H), 3.81-3.76(s, 3H). 6

LC-MS: 264.2 [M + H]⁺

Intermediate-7: Synthesis of 3-iodo-2-((4-methoxybenzyl)oxy)pyridine

To a mixture of 2-chloro-3-iodopyridine (1 g, 4.1 mmol) and(4-methoxyphenyl)methanol (0.57 g, 4.1 mmol) in THF (10 mL), was addedpotassium tert-butoxide (0.7 g, 6.2 mmol) and then heated to 100° C. ina sealed tube for 2 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to roomtemperature, diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with water. Theorganic layer was separated, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated to get titled compound (1.75 g). This was used as such inthe next step without further purification. LC-MS: 342.1 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-8: Synthesis of3-bromo-2-((4-methoxybenzyl)oxy)-6-methylpyridine

This intermediate was prepared using the similar protocol described inthe synthesis of Intermediate-7.

Intermediate-9: Synthesis of 8-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane (3.7 g, 19.3 mmol) was added to a mixture of48% hydrobromic acid and water (0.5 mL+5 mL) and refluxed for an hour.The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and extracted withethyl acetate. The organic layer was separated, dried over sodiumsulphate, filtered and concentrated to get residue. This residue wasdissolved in 1,2-dimethoxyethane, and added into a mixture of3-chloropyrazin-2-amine (1 g, 7.7 mmol) and 48% Aq. HBr (0.15 mL) andrefluxed for 3 h. The reaction mixture was cooled and the dark solidformed was filtered, washed with water and dried to get the titledcompound. LC-MS: 154.2 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-10: Synthesis of 8-chloro-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

A mixture of 3-chloropyrazin-2-amine (2 g, 15.4 mmol) and1-chloropropan-2-one (4 mL) was heated to 90° C. for 16 h in a sealedtube. The reaction mixture was then cooled to room temperature and thesolid formed was filtered, washed with ether and dried to get the titledcompound (1.4 g, 53%). LC-MS: 168.3 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-11: Synthesis of 8-bromo-6-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

A mixture of 3-bromo-5-methylpyrazin-2-amine (1 g, 5.3 mmol) inchloroacetaldehyde (5 mL) was heated to 100° C. for 1 h. The reactionmixture was cooled to room temperature, diluted with ethyl acetate andwashed with water. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulphate,filtered and concentrated to get residue. The residue was purified byflash chromatography using 20% ethyl acetate in hexanes to get puretitled compound (0.6 g, 53%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 8.40 (d,J=0.9 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=0.6 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=0.9 Hz, 1H), 2.37 (s,3H).

Intermediate-12: Synthesis of 8-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine

8-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine was prepared by procedure similar to theone described in the synthesis of Intermediate-10 with appropriatevariations in reactants, quantities of reagents, solvents and reactionconditions. LC-MS: 197.2 [M]⁺.

Intermediate-13: Synthesis of 1-bromopyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine

Step-i: Synthesis of 1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-1H-pyrrole

To a solution of 1H-pyrrole (20 g, 298 mmol) in DMF (200 mL) was added60% sodium hydride (10.7 g, 447 mmol) at 0° C. then warmed to roomtemperature and stirred for 10-15 minutes at the same temperature andthen cooled back to 0° C. To this mixture, 2-bromo-1,1-diethoxyethane(58.5 g, 298 mmol) was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was warmedgradually to room temperature and then heated to 70° C. for 6 h. Thereaction was quenched with ice-water, extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic portion was dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate, filtered andconcentrated to get residue which on purification by columnchromatography using 10% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluent yielded thetitled compound (25 g, 45.8%). LC-MS: 184.0 [M+H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of2,2,2-trichloro-1-(1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)ethan-1-one

To a stirred mixture of 1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-1H-pyrrole (25 g, 136.6mmol) and 2,6-lutidine (16 g, 150 mmol) in chloroform (250 mL) was addedtrichloroacetyl chloride (27 g, 150 mmol) over a duration of 6 h. Thereaction mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 12 h. Thevolatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure to get crude compoundwhich on purification by column chromatography using 10% ethyl acetatein hexane as eluent yielded the titled compound (25 g, 56%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.54-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.10 (m, 1H), 6.22-6.25 (m, 1H),4.63-4.66 (m, 3H), 4.39-4.40 (m, 2H), 3.60-3.70 (m, 2H), 3.41-3.49 (m,2H), 1.12-1.16 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 6H).

Step-iii: Synthesis of 1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxamide

2,2,2-trichloro-1-(1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)ethan-1-one (25g, 76 mmol) was slowly added to a mixture of ammonium hydroxide (125 mL)and ethyl acetate (270 mL) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was thenstirred at room temperature for 16 h. The reaction mixture was extractedinto ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulphate,filtered and concentrated to get residue which on purification by columnchromatography using 30% ethyl acetate in hexane yielded the titledcompound (8 g, 46.2%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 7.47 (br s, 1H),6.84-6.86 (m, 1H), 6.78-6.80 (m, 1H), 5.96-5.98 (m, 1H), 4.59-4.63 (m,3H), 4.30-4.32 (m, 2H), 3.52-3.60 (m, 2H), 3.29-3.21-3.29 (m, 2H),0.9-1.02 (m, 6H).

Step-iv: Synthesis of Pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazin-1(2H)-one

A mixture of 1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxamide (3 g, 13.2mmol) in acetic acid (30 mL) was heated to reflux for 6 h. The reactionmixture was cooled to room temperature and the volatiles were evaporatedto get residue. Diethyl ether was added to this to get solid. The solidwas filtered and washed with ether to get pure titled compound (1.7 g,96.5%). LC-MS: 135.4 [M+H]⁺.

Step-v: Synthesis of 1-bromopyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine

To a mixture of pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazin-1(2H)-one (2.5 g, 18.6 mmol) inacetonitrile (25 mL) was added POBr₃ (10.5 g, 37 mmol) and heated to 80°C. for 3 h. The reaction mixture was slowly poured onto ice cold water,neutralized with aqueous ammonium hydroxide and extracted into ethylacetate. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate,filtered and concentrated to get residue, which on purification bycolumn chromatography using 30% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluentyielded the titled compound (1.8 g, 50%). LC-MS: 198.9 [M+2H]⁺.

Intermediate-14: Synthesis of 3-chloro-6-vinylpyridazine

A stirred mixture of 3,6-dichloropyridazine (5 g, 33.5 mmol), vinylboronic acid pinacol ester (5.1 g, 40.3 mmol) and potassium carbonate(13.8 g, 100.5 mmol) in a mixture of 1,4-dioxane (50 mL) and water (20mL) was degassed with nitrogen gas for 15 min. Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (245.1 mg,0.4 mmol) was then added and the mixture heated to 80° C. for 3 h. Thereaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and separated aqueouslayer. The organic portion was dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated to get residue. The residue was purified by flashchromatography (SiO₂) using 40% ethyl acetate in hexanes to yield thetitled compound. LC-MS: 140.9 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-15: Synthesis of 2-(5-(ethylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)acetamide

Step-i: Synthesis of 2-bromo-5-(ethylthio)pyridine

To a solution of 3-Amino-6-bromopyridine (5.5 g, 31.8 mmol) and diethyldisulfide (5.83 g, 47.7 mmol) in EDC (50 mL) at 60° C. was dropwiseadded 90% tert-butyl nitrite (5.5 g, 47.7 mmol) and the stirring wascontinued at 60° C. for 1 h. The reaction mixture was washed with water,brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporated under reducedpressure to get the crude product. The crude product was purified bycolumn chromatography (60-120 mesh silica gel and 0-12% EtOAc in hexane)to obtain 2-bromo-5-(ethylthio)pyridine (3.5 g, 51%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃): δ 8.30 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.38-7.41 (m, 1H),2.91-2.98 (m, 2H), 1.34 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 220.0 [M+2H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of tert-butyl2-cyano-2-(5-(ethylthio)pyridin-2-yl)acetate

To the degassed mixture of 2-bromo-5-(ethylthio)pyridine (7.0 g, 25.1mmol), tert-butyl 2-cyanoacetate (6.49 g, 50.2 mmol) and cesiumcarbonate (24.53 g, 75.3 mmol) in dioxane (100 mL) in a sealed tube, wasadded copper iodide (0.96 g, 5.02 mmol) and pyridine-2-carboxylic acid(1.24 g, 10.04 mmol). The sealed tube was screw capped. The contents ofthe sealed tube were stirred at 110° C. for 6 h. The reaction mixturewas cooled to room temperature and filtered through a pad of celite. Thefiltrate was evaporated to dryness under reduced pressure and subjectedto column chromatography (60-120 mesh silica gel, 10-30% ethyl acetate)in hexane to obtain tert-butyl2-cyano-2-(5-(ethylthio)pyridin-2-yl)acetate (5 g, 71%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃): δ 14.02 (br s, 1H), 7.60-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.53-7.57 (m, 1H),7.23-7.24 (m, 1H), 2.76-2.83 (m, 2H), 1.53 (s, 9H), 1.28 (t, J=7.2 Hz,3H); LC-MS: 222.9 [M−56+H]⁺.

Step-iii: Synthesis of 2-(5-(ethylthio)pyridin-2-yl)acetonitrile

To a solution of tert-butyl 2-cyano-2-(5-(ethylthio)pyridin-2-yl)acetate(5 g, 17.9 mmol) in DCM (25 mL) was added trifluoroacetic acid (25 mL).The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 6 h. Thevolatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure to get the residue. Theresidue was partitioned between water and DCM. The organic layer waswashed with brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporatedunder reduced pressure to get the crude product. The crude product waspurified by column chromatography (60-120 mesh silica gel and 20-50%EtOAc in hexane) to obtain 2-(5-(ethylthio)pyridin-2-yl)acetonitrile(1.4 g, 44%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.51 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H),7.65-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (s, 2H), 2.93-3.00 (m,2H), 1.35 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 178.8 [M+H]⁺.

Step-iv: Synthesis of 2-(5-(ethylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)acetonitrile

To a solution of 2-(5-(ethylthio)pyridin-2-yl)acetonitrile (1.3 g, 7.3mmol) in DCM (50 mL) at 0° C., was slowly added m-chloroperbenzoic acid(˜77%, 3.6 g, 16.1 mmol). The reaction mixture was allowed to warm toroom temperature and stirred at room temperature for 12 h. The reactionmixture was filtered through a pad of celite. The filtrate was washedwith water, saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and brine. Then, theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporatedunder reduced pressure to get the crude product. The crude product waspurified by column chromatography (60-120 mesh silica gel and 10-30%EtOAc in hexane) to obtain 2-(5-(ethylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)acetonitrile(1.14 g, 75%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 9.08 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H),8.4-8.27 (m, 1H), 7.70 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 3.15-3.26 (m,2H), 1.36 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 211.0 [M+H]⁺.

Step-v: Synthesis of 2-(5-(ethylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)acetamide

A mixture of 2-(5-(ethylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)acetonitrile (1.05 g, 5.0mmol) and 90% aqueous sulfuric acid (5.0 mL) was stirred at 70° C. for1.5 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, neutralizedwith saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and extracted with 10%methanol in chloroform. The organic layer was dried over anhydroussodium sulfate and evaporated under reduced pressure to get2-(5-(ethylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)acetamide (0.7 g, 61%). ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.92 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.20-8.24 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.64(m, 2H), 7.10 (br s, 1H), 3.74 (s, 2H), 3.35-3.42 (m, 2H), 1.55 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 229.0 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-16 (Mixture): Synthesis of6-bromo-3-methoxy-4-methylpyridazine and3-bromo-6-methoxy-4-methylpyridazine

Step-i: Synthesis of 3,6-dibromo-4-methylpyridazine

A suspension of 3,6-dichloro-4-methylpyridazine (10 g, 61.3 mmol) in30-33% HBr in acetic acid (200 mL) was stirred at room temperature for24 h. The precipitate was collected by filtration. The precipitate wassuspended in DCM and neutralized with saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate. The organic layer was separated, washed with brine, driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporated under reduced pressure toget 3,6-dibromo-4-methylpyridazine (6.8 g, 44%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃): δ 7.50 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 2.41 (d, J=0.6 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 253.1[M+3H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of 6-bromo-3-methoxy-4-methylpyridazine and3-bromo-6-methoxy-4-methylpyridazine

To 3,6-dibromo-4-methylpyridazine (4.7 g, 18.7 mmol) in THF (25 mL) andmethanol (25 mL) was added sodium methoxide (2.35 g, 37.4 mmol) andstirred at 25° C. for 2 h. The volatiles were evaporated under reducedpressure to get the residue. The residue was partitioned between ethylacetate and water. The organic layer was separated, washed with brine,dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporated under reducedpressure to get the mixture of 6-bromo-3-methoxy-4-methylpyridazine and3-bromo-6-methoxy-4-methylpyridazine (3.5 g, 89%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃): δ 7.31 (d, J=0.9 Hz, 1H), 6.80 (d, J=0.6 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (s, 3H),4.07 (s, 3H), 2.34 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 3H), 2.20 (d, J=0.9 Hz, 1H); LC-MS:205.1 [M+3H]⁺.

Intermediate-17: Synthesis of 4-bromo-2-isopropylpyrimidine

Step-i: Synthesis of 2-isopropylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one

The mixture of methyl 3-methoxyacrylate (4.0 g, 34.4 mmol),isobutyrimidamide hydrochloride (12.64 g, 103.2 mmol) and potassiumcarbonate (15.2 g, 110.1 mmol) in ethanol (50 mL) was stirred at 85° C.for 10 h. The reaction mixture was filtered through a pad of celite. Thefiltrate was evaporated under reduced pressure to get2-isopropylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one (4.0 g, 84%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆):δ 12.37 (br s, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 6.14 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H),2.71-2.83 (m, 1H), 0.97 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H)); LC-MS: 138.9 [M+H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of 4-bromo-2-isopropylpyrimidine

To the suspension of 2-isopropylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one (2.0 g, 14.5 mmol)in acetonitrile (30 mL) was added phosphorus oxybromide (6.24 g, 21.75mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 1 h. The obtainedclear solution was evaporated under reduced pressure to get the residue.The residue was partitioned between water and ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was washed with brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate andevaporated under reduced pressure to get the crude product. The crudeproduct was purified by column chromatography (60-120 mesh silica gel,10-30% EtOAc in hexane) to obtain 4-bromo-2-isopropylpyrimidine (1.85 g,59%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.34 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=5.1Hz, 1H), 3.15-3.24 (m, 1H), 1.35 (d, 6.6 Hz, 6H); LC-MS: 203.2 [M+2H]⁺.

Intermediate-18: Synthesis of8-chloro-3-fluoro-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

To a solution of 8-chloro-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (2.5 g, 14.9mmol) in acetonitrile (25 mL) at 0° C., was added a solution ofSelectfluor (5.3 g, 14.9 mmol) in THF:Water (1:1, 25 mL) for 20 min. Thereaction mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature and stirred atroom temperature for 72 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to get the residue. The residue was partitioned betweenethyl acetate and water. The organic layer was washed with brine, driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporated under reduced pressure toget the crude product. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography (60-120 mesh silica gel and 0-30% ethyl acetate inhexane) to get 8-chloro-3-fluoro-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (0.8 g,27%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.82 (d, J=4.5 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (d, J=4.5Hz, 1H), 2.51 (s, 3H); LC-MS: 186.2[M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-19: Synthesis of 8-chloro-3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

Step i: Synthesis of 1-((3-chloropyrazin-2-yl)amino)propan-2-ol

A mixture of 2,3-dichloropyrazine (29 g, 194 mmol) and2-hydroxy-1-propanamine (29 g, 400 mmol) in dioxane (100 mL) wasrefluxed for 7 h under nitrogen atmosphere and the solvent wasevaporated under vacuum. The residue was partitioned between chloroformand water, then the chloroform layer was washed with water, dried oversodium sulphate, filtered and concentrated under vacuum to afford1-((3-chloropyrazin-2-yl)amino)propan-2-ol as an oil and subjected tocolumn chromatography (230-400 mesh silica gel, 10-30% hexane in ethylacetate to obtain 1-((3-chloropyrazin-2-yl)amino)propan-2-ol (29 g,80.5%). LC-MS: 188.3 [M+H]⁺.

Step ii: Synthesis of 1-((3-chloropyrazin-2-yl)amino)propan-2-one

A solution of oxalyl chloride (23.3 g, 140 mmol) in DCM (100 ml) wascooled to −78° C. under nitrogen atmosphere. To the reaction mixture,was added DMSO (28.5 g, 366 mmol) at −78° C. and stirred for 10 min. Asolution of 1-((3-chloropyrazin-2-yl)amino)propan-2-ol (26.4 g, 140mmol) in DCM (150 ml) was added to the reaction mixture at −78° C.,stirred for 45 min, added TEA (71.0 g, 700 mmol) and then stirred atroom temperature for 3 h. The mixture was treated with 300 g ice andextracted with DCM. The DCM extract was washed with water, dried oversodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give1-((3-chloropyrazin-2-yl)amino)propan-2-one (22 g, 84%). ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.93 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 6.00(bars, 1H), 4.34 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 2H) 2.29 (s, 3H), LC-MS: 186.2 [M+H]⁺.

Step iii: Synthesis of 8-chloro-3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

A mixture of 1-((3-chloropyrazin-2-yl)amino)propan-2-one (11 g, 59mmol), TFA (22.5 ml) and triflic anhydride (35 ml) was stirred at rt for2 h. The volatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure to obtain aresidue. The residue was extracted with DCM and the DCM extract waswashed with water, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentratedunder vacuum to obtain 8-chloro-3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (7.9 g,80%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.46 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d,J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), LC-MS: 168.2 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-20: Synthesis of8-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

Step-i: Synthesis of 8-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

To a well stirred solution of silver(I)fluoride (3.4 g, 26.5 mmol) inDMF (20 ml), was added trifluoromethyltrimethylsilane and stirred atroom temperature for 0.5 h. To the reaction mixture, was added copper(2.4 g, 39.0 mmol) and stirred at room temperature for 4 h. Then added3-bromo-8-methoxyimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (5.5 g, 24.1 mmol) and stirredat 90° C. for 5 h. The reaction mixture was cooled and partitionedbetween ethyl acetate and water. The organic layer was washed withwater, brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated underreduced pressure to get the crude product. The crude product waspurified by column chromatography (60-120 mesh silica gel and 10-20%EtOAc in hexane) to obtain8-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (1.5 g, 29%). LC-MS:218.3 [M+H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of 3-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-ol

8-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (1.5 g, 7.0 mmol)was dissolved in 48% HBr in water (10 mL) and stirred at 60° C. for 2 h.The volatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure to get the residue.The residue was neutralized with 10% sodium bicarbonate solution andextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water,brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated underreduced pressure to get 3-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-ol(0.85 g, 57%). LC-MS: 204.2 [M+H]⁺.

Step-iii: Synthesis of8-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

The mixture of 3-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-ol (0.8 g, 3.9mmol) and phosphorous oxychloride (10 mL) and N,N-dimethylaniline (0.1mL) was stirred at 130° C. for 2 h. The volatiles were evaporated underreduced pressure to get the residue. The residue was neutralized with10% sodium bicarbonate solution and extracted ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was washed with water, brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphateand evaporated under reduced pressure to get8-chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (0.54 g, 63%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.70 (d, J=4.5 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (s, 1H), 7.98 (d,J=4.8 Hz, 1H); LC-MS: 222.2 [M+2H]⁺.

Intermediate-21: Synthesis of4-bromo-6-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine

A suspension of 6-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-4-ol (0.4 g, 2.3mmol) and phosphorous oxybromide (3.9 g, 0.013.8 mmol) in acetonitrile(20 mL) was stirred at 90° C. for 2 h. The volatiles were concentratedunder reduced pressure to get the residue. The residue was neutralizedwith 10% sodium bicarbonate solution and extracted with ethyl acetate.The organic layer was washed with water, brine, dried over anhydroussodium sulphate and evaporated under reduced pressure to get4-bromo-6-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine (0.38 g, 70%). ¹H NMR(300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.59 (s, 1H), 2.62 (s, 3H).

Intermediate-22: Synthesis of 3-bromo-6-ethylpyridazine

A suspension of 6-ethylpyridazin-3-ol (6.0 g, 48.3 mmol) and phosphorousoxybromide (28 g, 9.7 mmol) in acetonitrile (60 mL) was stirred at 90°C. for 2 h. The volatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure to getthe residue. The residue was neutralized with 10% sodium bicarbonatesolution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washedwith water, brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate and concentratedunder reduced pressure to get the crude product. The crude product waspurified by column chromatography (230-400 mesh silica gel and 0-15%EtOAc in hexane) to obtain 3-bromo-6-ethylpyridazine (3.8 g, 42%).LC-MS: 186.8 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-23: Synthesis of8-chloro-3-cyclopropylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

Step-i: Synthesis of 3-cyclopropyl-8-methoxyimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

To a degassed mixture of 3-bromo-8-methoxyimidazo[1,2a]pyrazine (1.4 g,6.2 mmol), cyclopropylboronic acid (0.8 g, 9.3 mmol) potassium phosphate(4.6 g, 21.5 mmol) in water (5 ml) and toluene (30 ml), was addedPalladium(ii)acetate and tricyclohexyl phosphine. The resulting reactionmixture was stirred at 90° C. for 12 h. The reaction mixture was cooledand partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The organic layer waswashed with brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentratedunder reduced pressure to get the crude product. The crude product waspurified by column chromatography (230-400 mesh silica gel and 10-30%EtOAc in hexane) to obtain 3-cyclopropyl-8-methoxyimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine(1.0 g, 91%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.79 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.41(d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (s, 1H), 4.13 (s, 3H), 1.84-1.83 (m, 1H),1.07-1.02 (m, 2H) 0.77-0.73 (m, 2H); LC-MS: 190.3 [M+H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of Step-ii: Synthesis of3-cyclopropylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-ol

3-cyclopropyl-8-methoxyimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (1.2 g, 6.0 mmol) wasdissolved in 48% HBr in water (10 mL) and stirred at 60° C. for 2 h. Thevolatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure to get the residue. Theresidue was azeotroped with toluene to get3-cyclopropylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-ol (1.0 g, 91%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 12.25 (br s, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.36(t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 2.10-2.05 (m, 1H), 1.08-1.02 (m, 2H) 0.82-0.77 (m,2H); LC-MS: 176.3 [M+H]⁺.

Step-iii: Synthesis of 8-chloro-3-cyclopropylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

The mixture of 3-cyclopropylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-ol (1.0 g, 5.7 mmol)and phosphorous oxychloride (15 mL) and N,N-dimethylaniline (0.1 mL) wasstirred at 130° C. for 2 h. The volatiles were evaporated under reducedpressure to get the residue. The residue was neutralized with 10% sodiumbicarbonate solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layerwas washed with water, brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate andevaporated under reduced pressure to get8-chloro-3-cyclopropylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (0.42 g, 38%). LC-MS: 194.3[M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-24: Synthesis of4-bromo-2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine

A suspension of 6-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-4-ol (3.0 g, 16.8mmol) and phosphorous oxybromide (19.3 g, 67.3 mmol) in acetonitrile (30mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 6 h. The volatiles were concentrated underreduced pressure to get the residue. The residue was neutralized with10% sodium bicarbonate solution and extracted ethyl acetate. Then theorganic portion was washed with water, brine and dried over anhydroussodium sulphate and evaporated under reduced pressure to get4-bromo-2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidine (2.5 g, 62.5%). LC-MS:243.2 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-25: Synthesis of8-bromo-2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

A suspension of 2-amino-3-bromopyrazine (2.5 g, 19.3 mmol) in DME (20mL) was added 3-bromo-1, 1,1-trifluoroacetone (13.7 g, 72.0 mmol) and 4Å molecular sieves (1.0 g). The reaction mixture was then stirred at 90°C. for 4 h and quenched by the addition of water (25 mL). This mixturewas extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers werewashed with brine (10 mL), dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give8-chloro-2-trifluoromethyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (0.8 g, 25%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.13-8.10 (m, 2H), 7.84-7.82 (m, 1H); LC-MS: 268.3.0[M+2H]⁺.

Intermediate-26: Synthesis of 2-bromo-5-isopropylpyrazine

Step-i: Synthesis of 5-isopropylpyrazin-2-ol

A solution of 2-amino-3-methylbutanamide hydrochloride (14.5 g, 95.3mmol) in 140 mL of methanol and 140 mL of water at −40° C. was added 15mL of aqueous glyoxal (40% by wt) dropwise. The mixture was stirred at−40° C. for 5 min, and then 14.5 mL of 50% aqueous sodium hydroxide wasadded. The resultant mixture was allowed to stir at room temperature for18 h. The solution was cooled to 0° C. and 17.5 mL of concentratedhydrochloric acid was added, followed by 21.8 g of sodium bicarbonate.The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 min, and then anadditional 21.8 g of sodium bicarbonate was added. After stirring for 20min, the mixture was filtered. The filtrate was extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer was washed with water, brine, dried overanhydrous sodium sulphate and evaporated under reduced pressure to get5-isopropylpyrazin-2-ol (4.5 g, 34%) LC-MS: 139.0 [M+H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of 2-bromo-5-isopropylpyrazine

A suspension of 5-isopropylpyrazin-2-ol (4.5 g, 32.0 mmol) andphosphorous oxybromide (27 g, 94.0 mmol) in acetonitrile (45 mL) wasstirred at 90° C. for 3 h. The volatiles were evaporated under reducedpressure to get the residue. The residue was neutralized with 10% sodiumbicarbonate solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layerwas washed with water, brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate andevaporated under reduced pressure to get 2-bromo-5-isopropylpyrazine(4.2 g, 64%). LC-MS: 200.9 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-27: Synthesis of 3-bromo-6-isopropylpyridazine

Step-i: Synthesis of 6-isopropylpyridazin-3-ol

A mixture of glyoxalic acid monohydrate (15.0 g, 163.0 mmol), and methylisopropyl ketone (52 ml), was heated to 120° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was cooled to 40° C. and 60 ml of water and 100 ml of aqueousammonia were added. The mixture was extracted with DCM. The aqueousphase was added with hydrazine hydrate (8.2 g, 0.163.0 mmol), refluxedfor 18 h and then cooled to room temperature. The reaction mass wasextracted into DCM, the organic layer was washed with brine, dried overanhydrous sodium sulphate and evaporated under reduced pressure to getthe crude product (6.5 g, 30%). LC-MS: 139.2 [M+H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of 3-bromo-6-isopropylpyridazine

A suspension of 6-isopropylpyridazin-3-ol (6.5 g, 47.0 mmol) andphosphorous oxybromide (25 g, 87.0 mmol) in acetonitrile (15 mL) wasstirred at 130° C. for 2 h. Poured into ice cold water and extractedethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water, brine, driedover anhydrous sodium sulphate and evaporated under reduced pressure toget 3-bromo-6-isopropylpyridazine (2.5 g, 26.5%), LC-MS: 203.1 [M+2H]⁺.

Intermediate-28: Synthesis of 4,6-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione

A solution of potassium tert-butoxide (15.45 g, 13.8 mmol) in dry THF(500 mL) was cooled to 0° C. and was added butan-2-one (10.0 g, 13.8mmol), methyl methacrylate (11.6 g, 13.8 mmol) in dry THF over a periodof 30 min. Then the reaction mixture was gradually warmed to RT andstirred for 2 h. The reaction was quenched with ice water and adjustedthe pH- to 4 using 2N HCl. This mixture was extracted with ethyl acetateand the combined organic portion was dried over anhydrous sodiumsulphate, filtered and concentrated to get the compound (8 g). LC-MS:141.1 [M]⁺

Intermediate-29: Synthesis of 2-chloro-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

Step-i: Synthesis of methyl2,5-dioxo-1,2,5,6,7,8-hexahydroquinoline-3-carboxylate

A solution of cyclohexane-1,3-dione (200 g, 1785 mmol), DMF-DMA (201.8g, 1785 mmol) in DCM (2 L) was stirred at room temperature for an hour.The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and the volatileswere evaporated under reduced pressure to get yellow solid. This wasdissolved in methanol, added methyl 2-cyanoacetate (130 g, 1149 mmol)and refluxed for 12 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to roomtemperature and the solid formed was filtered and washed with coldmethanol to get the title compound (160 g, 54%). LC-MS: 222.0 [M+H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of2,5-dioxo-1,2,5,6,7,8-hexahydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid

To a mixture of methyl2,5-dioxo-1,2,5,6,7,8-hexahydroquinoline-3-carboxylate (10 g, 45.2 mmol)in 200 ml of MeOH/THF (1:1) was added a solution of lithium hydroxide(9.4 g, 226 mmol) in water (100 mL). The reaction mixture was thenheated to 80° C. for 2 h to get clear solution. The reaction mixture wascooled to room temperature and solvents were evaporated under reducedpressure. The aqueous portion was acidified with dil. HCl to pH 4. Thesolid formed was filtered, washed with water and dried to get the titlecompound (8.5 g, 91.3%). LC-MS: 208.2 [M+H]⁺.

Step-iii: Synthesis of 7,8-dihydroquinoline-2,5(1H,6H)-dione

2,5-dioxo-1,2,5,6,7,8-hexahydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid (8.5 g, 41mmol) was taken in an RB fitted with a condenser was heated on a heatingmantle till it melts. Then the molten reaction mixture was cooled toroom temperature, dissolved in 10% methanol in DCM. This solution wasfiltered and the filtrate was concentrated to get the title compound (5g, 74.7%). LC-MS: 164.0 [M+H]⁺.

Step-iv: Synthesis of 2-chloro-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

To a solution of 7,8-dihydroquinoline-2,5(1H,6H)-dione (5 g, 27.6 mmol)in acetonitrile (50 mL) was added POCl₃ (12.6 g, 82.5 mmol) dropwise at0° C. The cooling bath was removed and the reaction mixture was refluxedfor 2 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and thevolatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure to get the residue,which was neutralized with ammonium hydroxide and extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated to get the title compound (5 g, 90.9%). LC-MS: 181.9[M+H]⁺.

The below Intermediates were prepared according to the protocoldescribed in the synthesis of Intermediate-29 with appropriatevariations in reactants, quantities of reagents, solvents and reactionconditions.

Intermediate No. Structure Characterization data 30

LC-MS: 210.2 [M + H]⁺. 31

LC-MS: 196.1 [M + H]⁺. 32

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LC-MS: 210.0 [M]+

Intermediate-34: Synthesis of 3-chloro-6,7-dihydroisoquinolin-8(5H)-one

Step-i: Synthesis of3-hydroxy-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinoline-4-carboxamide

A solution of cyclohexane-1,3-dione (3 g, 26 mmol), DMF-DMA (3.35 g,28.1 mmol) in DCM (30 mL) was stirred at room temperature for an hour.The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and the volatileswere evaporated to get yellow solid. This solid was dissolved in ethanol(78 mL), then added 2-cyanoacetamide (2.18 g, 84.08 mmol), piperidine(1.3 mL), DMF (26 mL) and refluxed for 16 h. The reaction mixture wascooled to room temperature and the solid formed was filtered and washedwith cold ethanol to get the title compound (2.06 g, 37.3%). LC-MS:207.1 [M+H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of3-hydroxy-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinoline-4-carboxylic Acid

A mixture of methyl3-hydroxy-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinoline-4-carboxamide (2.06 g,1.0 mmol) in Conc.HCl (10 mL) was heated to 100° C. for 6 h to get aclear solution. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature andthe solid formed was filtered, washed with water, ethanol and dried toget the title compound (1.2 g, 58%). LC-MS: 207.8 [M+H]⁺.

Step-iii: Synthesis of 3-hydroxy-6,7-dihydroisoquinolin-8(5H)-one

3-hydroxy-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinoline-4-carboxylic acid (8.5 g,41 mmol) was taken in an RB fitted with a condenser was heated on aheating mantle till it melts. Then the molten reaction mixture wascooled to room temperature, and powdered to get the title compound (0.7g, quantitative). LC-MS: 164.3 [M+H]⁺.

Step-iv: Synthesis of 3-chloro-6,7-dihydroisoquinolin-8(5H)-one

A solution of 3-hydroxy-6,7-dihydroisoquinolin-8(5H)-one (1 g, 5.5 mmol)in acetonitrile (15 mL) was added POCl₃ (2 mL) at RT. The reactionmixture was refluxed for 2 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to roomtemperature and the volatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure toget residue, which was neutralized with ammonium hydroxide and dilutedwith ethyl acetate. The organic portion was then dried over sodiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated to get the titled compound (0.7 g,64%). LC-MS: 182.2 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-35: Synthesis of2-methoxy-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

To a solution of 2-chloro-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one (1.5 g,7.7 mmol) in methanol (25 mL) was added sodium methoxide (8.4 mmol) andstirred at room temperature for 12 h. The volatiles were evaporatedunder reduced pressure to get the residue. The residue was dissolved inethyl acetate and washed with water. The organic layer was separated,washed with brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentratedunder reduced pressure to get2-methoxy-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one (1.2 g, 86%). ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.17 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.65 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.98(s, 3H), 3.03-3.06 (m, 2H), 2.53-2.59 (m, 1H), 2.19-2.24 (m, 1H),1.88-1.91 (m, 1H), 2.27 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 192.0 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-36: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

Step-i: Synthesis of 4-methyl-7,8-dihydro-2H-chromene-2,5(6H)-dione

A mixture of cyclohexane-1,3-dione (5 g, 44 mmol), ethylaceto acetate(6.9 g, 53 mmol), DMAP (1.09 g, 89 mmol) was heated to 120° C. for 10 h.The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and the volatilesevaporated under reduced pressure to get a residue. The residue wasdissolved in ethyl acetate, washed with water followed by brine. Theseparated organic layer was dried over sodium sulphate, filtered andconcentrated to get residue which was purified by silica gel column(230-400 mesh) using 5-10% ethyl acetate in hexanes as eluent to affordthe title compound (3.2 g, 40.2%). LC-MS: 179.2 [M+H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of 4-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinoline-2,5(1H,6H)-dione

A mixture of 4-methyl-7,8-dihydro-2H-chromene-2,5(6H)-dione (3.1 g, 17.4mmol) and methanolic ammonia (50 mL) was taken in a steel bomb andheated to 180° C. for 12 h. The reaction mixture was cooled and thevolatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure to get the product (3g, 97%). LC-MS: 178.3 [M+H]⁺.

Step-iii: Synthesis of 2-chloro-4-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

To a solution of 4-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinoline-2,5(1H,6H)-dione (3 g,0.0169 mmol) in acetonitrile (30 mL) was added phosphorous oxychloride(12.9 g, 84 mmol) and heated to 75° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture wascooled to room temperature and the volatiles were evaporated underreduced pressure to get residue which was purified on 100-200 meshsilica gel column using 5% ethyl acetate in hexanes to obtain the titlecompound (4.8 g, 66.6%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.11 (s, 1H),3.11-3.13 (m, 2H), 2.64-2.68 (m, 4H), 2.08-2.16 (m, 2H). LC-MS: 196.2[M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 37: Synthesis of2-chloro-3-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

This intermediate was prepared according to the protocol described inthe synthesis of Intermediate-36 with appropriate variations inreactants, quantities of reagents, solvents and reaction conditions.

Intermediate-38:2-chloro-6-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

Step-i: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-′7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

A mixture of 2-chloro-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one (0.4 g, 2.2 mmol),5-bromo-2-methoxypyridine (0.45 g, 2.4 mmol) and sodium tert-butoxide(0.42 g, 4.4 mmol) in toluene (20 mL) was taken in a sealed tube, wasdegassed with nitrogen gas and added Pd(amphos)Cl₂ (0.0155 g, 0.02 mmol)at room temperature. Later, the reaction mixture was heated to 70° C.for 2 h, cooled it to room temperature, quenched with water andextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic portion was washed with waterfollowed by brine. The separated organic layer was dried over sodiumsulphate, filtered and concentrated to get residue which was purified bycolumn chromatography (Silica: 230-400 mesh) using 10% ethyl acetate inhexanes as eluent to afford the title compound (0.2 g, 33%).

Step-ii: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

To a solution of2-chloro-6-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one (0.2 g,0.69 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was added sodium hydride (0.17 g, 0.76 mmol)at 0° C., stirred for 10 min. Methyl iodide (0.12 g, 0.83 mmol) was thenadded and stirred for 30 min. The reaction mixture was quenched withice-water, extracted into ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washedwith brine, dried over sodium sulphate, filtered and concentrated to getresidue which on purification by column chromatography (Silica: 230-400mesh) using 5% ethyl acetate in hexanes as eluents yielded the titlecompound (0.165 g, 79%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.30-8.33 (m, 1H),7.9 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.43-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.31 (m, 1H), 6.69-6.72 (m, 1H),3.87 (s, 3H), 2.97-3.11 (m, 3H), 2.62-2.67 (m, 2H), 2.32 (m, 1H), 1.51(s, 3H). LC-MS: 303.0 [M+H]⁺.

The below intermediates were prepared according to the protocoldescribed in the synthesis of intermediate-38 or 38a with appropriatevariations in reactants, quantities of reagents, solvents and reactionconditions.

Intermediate No. Structure Characterization Data 39

LC-MS: 341.3 [M + H]⁺. 40

LC-MS: 317.1 [M + H]⁺. 41

LC-MS: 303.3 [M + H]⁺. 42

LC-MS: 313.2 [M + H]⁺. 43

LC-MS: 301.9 [M + H]⁺. 44

LC-MS: 341.0 [M + H]⁺. 45

LC-MS: 326.9 [M + H]⁺. 46

LC-MS: 307.0 [M + H]⁺. 47

LC-MS: 327.0 [M + H]⁺. 48

LC-MS: 303.9 [M + H]⁺. 49

LC-MS: 312.2 [M + H]⁺. 50

LC-MS: 326.9 [M + H]⁺. 51

LC-MS: 312.2 [M + H]⁺. 52

LC-MS: 327.4 [M + H]⁺. 53

LC-MS: 317.3 [M + H]⁺. 54

LC-MS: 287.1 [M + H]⁺. 55

LC-MS: 317.1 [M + H]⁺. 56

LC-MS: 316.9 [M + H]⁺. 57

LC-MS: 318.1 [M + H]⁺. 58

LC-MS: 317.3 [M + H]⁺. 59

LC-MS: 305.1 [M + H]⁺. 60

No ionization 61

LC-MS: 318.2 [M + H]⁺. 62

LC-MS: 327.3 [M + H]⁺. 63

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LC-MS: 286.8 [M + H]⁺. 65

LC-MS: 316.3 [M + H]⁺. 66

LC-MS: 316.3 [M + H]⁺. 67

LC-MS: 317.9 [M + H]⁺. 68

LC-MS: 318.3 [M + H]⁺. 69

LC-MS: 355.1 [M + H]⁺. 70

LC-MS: 302.0 [M + H]⁺. 71

LC-MS: 423.3 [M + H]⁺. 72

LC-MS: 423.2 [M + H]⁺. 73

LC-MS: 437.3 [M + H]⁺. 74

LC-MS: 393.3 [M + H]⁺. 75

LC-MS: 456.9 [M + H]⁺. 76

LC-MS: 393.2 [M + H]⁺. 77

LC-MS: 409.3 [M + H]⁺. 78

LC-MS: 423.3 [M + H]⁺. 79

LC-MS: 340.3 [M + H]⁺. 80

LC-MS: 329.8 [M + H]⁺. 81

LC-MS: 369.0 [M + H]⁺. 82

LC-MS: 316.3 [M + H]⁺. 83

LC-MS: 327.2 [M + H]⁺. 84

LC-MS: 315.7 [M + H]⁺. 85

LC-MS: 340.9 [M + H]⁺. 86

LC-MS: 341.0 [M + H]+. 87

LC-MS: 356.0 [M + H]+. 88

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LCMS: 342.3 [M + H]⁺ 90

LC-MS: 303.6 [M + H]⁺. 91

LC-MS: 332.0 [M + H]⁺. 92

LC-MS: 317.0 [M + 2H]⁺. 93

LC-MS: 318.0 [M + H]⁺. 94

LC-MS: 316.2 [M + H]⁺. 95

LC-MS: 316.3 [M + H]⁺. 96

LC-MS: 317.9 [M + H]⁺ 97

LC-MS: 318.2 [M + H]⁺. 98

LC-MS: 345.2 [M + H]⁺. 99

LC-MS: 356.2 [M + H]⁺. 100

LC-MS: 327.0 [M + H]⁺. 101

LC-MS: 316.4 [M + H]⁺. 102

LC-MS: 353.2 [M + H]⁺. 103

LC-MS: 381.3 [M + H]⁺. 104

LC-MS: 318.2 [M + H]⁺. 105

LC-MS: 381.3 [M + H]⁺. 106

LC-MS: 341.3 [M + H]⁺. 107

LC-MS: 358.4 [M + H]⁺. 108

LC-MS: 327.1 [M + H]⁺ 109

LC-MS: 356.3 [M + H]⁺. 110

LC-MS: 316.3 [M + H]⁺ 111

LC-MS: 302.2 [M + H]⁺ 112

LC-MS: 302.3 [M + H]⁺

Intermediate-113: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-methyl-6-(5-methylthiophen-2-yl)-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

Intermediate2-chloro-4,6-dimethyl-6-(5-methylthiophen-2-yl)-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(Intermediate-113) was synthesized using the same procedure as describedin Step-i to Step-iv of Intermediate-29. LC-MS: 292.3 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-114: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

Step-i: 6-bromo-2-chloro-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

To a solution of 2-chloro-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one (2 g, 11.2 mmol)in HBr (20 mL) was added Bra (1.79 g, 11.2 mmol) in DCM (20 mL) at RTand stirred for 2 h at the same temperature. The reaction was quenchedwith ice-water, extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic portion wasdried over anhydrous sodium sulphate, filtered and concentrated to getthe title compound (1.8 g, 64%). LC-MS: 260.1 [M]⁺, 262.1 [M+2H]⁺.

Step-ii:2-chloro-6-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

To a solution of 6-bromo-2-chloro-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one (0.6 g,2.32 mmol) in DMF (15 mL) was added 3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole (1.13 g,11.6 mmol) at RT and the reaction mixture was heated to 60° C. for 6 h.The reaction was quenched with ice-water, extracted with ethyl acetate.The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate, filtered andconcentrated to get residue, which on purification by columnchromatography using 30% ethyl acetate in hexane as eluent yielded thetitled compound (0.24 g, 37.1%). LC-MS: 276.2 [M+H]⁺.

Step-iii:2-chloro-6-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

Alkylation of2-chloro-6-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-oneby using the similar protocol as described in the step-ii ofIntermediate-38, this yielded the title compound (0.16 g, 60%). LC-MS:290.1 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-115: Synthesis of2-chloro-4,6-dimethyl-6-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-′7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

This intermediate was prepared using the same protocol as described inthe synthesis of Intermediate-114 (0.13 g, 49.4%). LC-MS: 276.3 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-116: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(2-hydroxypyridin-4-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

A mixture of2-chloro-6-(2-methoxypyridin-4-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(Intermediate-82, 0.2 g, 0.63 mmol) and 48% aqueous HBr (1 mL) in aceticacid (2 mL) was heated to 90° C. for 12 h. The reaction mixture wascooled to room temperature, neutralized with ammonium hydroxide, andextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic portion was dried over sodiumsulphate, filtered and concentrated to get the title compound (0.11 g,57.9%). LC-MS: 303.2 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-117: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(6-hydroxypyridin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

2-chloro-6-(6-hydroxypyridin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-onewas prepared using the protocol as described in the synthesis ofIntermediate-116 with appropriate variations in reactants, quantities ofreagents, solvents and reaction conditions. LC-MS: 303.2 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-118: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(4-hydroxypyrimidin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

A mixture of2-chloro-6-(4-methoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(Intermediate-57, 0.45 g, 1.46 mmol), sodium iodide (0.32 g, 2.12 mmol)and trimethylsilyl chloride (0.23 g, 2.12 mmol) in acetonitrile (10 mL)was heated to 70° C. for 12 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to roomtemperature and filtered. The filtrate was acidified with citric acidand extracted with ethyl acetate. Then the organic phase was washed withwater followed by brine. The separated organic layer was dried oversodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to get the title compound(0.15 g, 35%). LC-MS: 304.3 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-119: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(6-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

2-chloro-6-(6-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-onewas prepared using the protocol as described in the synthesis ofIntermediate-118 with appropriate variations in reactants, quantities ofreagents, solvents and reaction conditions. LC-MS: 303.2 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-120: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(5-chloro-3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

A mixture of2-chloro-6-(5-chloro-3-((4-methoxybenzyl)oxy)pyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(0.35 g, 0.76 mmol) in TFA was heated to 100° C. for 30 min. Thereaction mixture was concentrated to dryness and the crude was purifiedby flash chromatography using 20% ethyl acetate in hexanes to afford thetitled compound (0.3 g, 85.6%). LC-MS: 337.2 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-121: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(6-ethylpyridazin-3-yl)-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

2-chloro-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one (0.2 g, 1.1 mmol) wascoupled with 3-chloro-6-vinylpyridazine (0.185 g, 1.32 mmol) using thesame procedure as described in the step-i of Intermediate-38. Theresidue after coupling was dissolved in methanol, added 10% Pd-Ccarefully under nitrogen atmosphere and stirred under the positivepressure of hydrogen using a bladder for 30 min. The reaction mixturewas filtered through celite and filtrate was concentrated to get thetitled compound as crude (0.4 g). LC-MS: 302.0.1 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-122: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(6-hydroxypyridin-3-yl)-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

2-chloro-6-(6-hydroxypyridin-3-yl)-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-onewas prepared using the protocol as described in the synthesis ofIntermediate-116 with appropriate variations in reactants, quantities ofreagents, solvents and reaction conditions.

Intermediate-123 (mixture): Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(6-methoxy-4-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-oneand2-chloro-6-(6-methoxy-5-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

Intermediate2-chloro-6-(6-methoxy-4-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-oneand2-chloro-6-(6-methoxy-5-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(mixture) was prepared using the same protocol explained in thesynthesis of Intermediate-38 and isolated as a mixture of positionalisomers. LC-MS: 332.2 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-124: Synthesis ofN-(4,6-dimethyl-6-(1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridazin-3-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide

Step-i: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(6-hydroxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

A mixture of2-chloro-6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(0.4 g, 1.2 mmol) and 48 wt. % hydrobromic acid in water (4 mL) wasstirred at 50° C. for 3 h. The reaction mixture was neutralized with 10%aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution, extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was separated, washed with, brine, dried over anhydroussodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to get2-chloro-6-(6-hydroxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(0.3 g, 79%). LC-MS: 304.3 [M+H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of2-chloro-4,6-dimethyl-6-(1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridazin-3-yl)-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

To a solution of2-chloro-6-(6-hydroxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(0.3 g, 0.9 mmol) in DMF (5 mL), was added 60% sodium hydride in mineraloil (0.045 g, 0.18 mmol) and then the reaction mixture was heated to 60°C. At this moment, was added methyl iodide (0.7 g, 4.5 mmol) and thereaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 1 h. The reaction mass wasquenched with ice cold water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Thecombined organic layers were washed with water, brine, dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated to get2-chloro-4,6-dimethyl-6-(1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridazin-3-yl)-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one (0.26 g, 83%). LC-MS:317.9 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-125: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6,8-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

2-chloro-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one, (0.2 g, 1.1 mmol) wascoupled with 3-chloro-6-vinylpyridazine (0.185 g, 1.32 mmol) using thesame procedure as described in the step-i of Intermediate-38. LC-MS:327.0 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate-126: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(6-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

Step-i: Synthesis of 6-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-4-ol

A 250 mL round bottom flask was added dry methanol (100 mL) followed bycareful addition of sodium metal (1.77 g, 76.84 mmol) and stirred atroom temperature until all metal had dissolved. To the generated sodiummethoxide in methanol, was added acetamidine hydrochloride (10.0 g,76.84 mmol) and methyl 3-oxo-pentanoate (7.27 g, 76.84 mmol). Theresulting reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 h. Thevolatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure to get the residue. Theresidue was extracted with hot chloroform. The organic layer wasevaporated under reduced pressure to obtain6-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-4-ol (7.0 g, 66%). 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ8.93 (br s, 1H), 6.16 (s, 1H), 2.51-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 1.24 (t,J=7.5 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 139.3 [M+H]+.

Step-ii: Synthesis of 4-chloro-6-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidine

A suspension of 6-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-4-ol (7.0 g, 50.7 mmol) inacetonitrile (14 mL) in a 50 mL round bottomed flask was addedphosphorous oxychloride (14 mL) and stirred at 80° C. for 3 h. Thereaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, added slowly intoice-cold water and basified to pH 7-8 with aqueous ammonia, keeping thetemperature below 0° C. The aqueous layer was extracted with diethylether. The combined organic layer was washed with water, brine, driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporated under reduced pressure toget 4-chloro-6-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidine (6.1 g, 77%). 1H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃): δ 7.03 (s, 1H), 2.70-2.78 (m, 2H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 1.24 (t, J=7.5Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 157.0 [M+H]+.

Step-iii: Synthesis of 4-ethyl-2-methyl-6-(phenylthio)pyrimidine

A 250 mL round bottom flask, was added ethanol (50 mL), then carefullyadded sodium metal (0.97 g, 42.1 mmol) and stirred at room temperatureuntil all metal had dissolved. To the generated sodium ethoxide inethanol, was added thiophenol (4.64 g, 42.1 mmol) and refluxed for 30min. To the reaction mixture, was added4-chloro-6-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidine (6.6 g, 42.1 mmol) and refluxed for2 h. To the reaction mixture, was added water (2 mL) and the volatileswere evaporated under reduced pressure to get the residue. The residuewas dissolved in aqueous 20% HCl and washed with diethyl ether. Theaqueous layer was basified to pH 7-8 with solid potassium carbonate andextracted with chloroform. The combined organic layer was washed withwater, brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporated undervacuum to get 4-ethyl-2-methyl-6-(phenylthio)pyrimidine (6.1 g, 63%).LC-MS: 231.0 [M+H]+.

Step-iv: Synthesis of 4-ethyl-2-methyl-6-(phenyl sulfonyl)pyrimidine

To a 100 mL round bottom flask, was added4-ethyl-2-methyl-6-(phenylsulfonyl)pyrimidine (6.0 g, 26.1 mmol) anddichloromethane (100 mL). The reaction mixture was cooled to 0-5° C.,and portion wise added 77% mCPBA (11.7 g, 52.2 mmol) and stirred at roomtemperature for 12 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to 0-5° C., andportion wise added 77% mCPBA (2.33 g, 10.4 mmol) and stirred at roomtemperature for 2 h. The reaction mixture was filtered through a pad ofcelite. The pad was washed with DCM. The combined filtrate was washedwith 30% aqueous potassium carbonate solution. The combined organiclayer was washed with water, brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfateand evaporated under vacuum to get the crude product. The crude productwas purified by column chromatography (60-120 mesh silica gel, 5-15%EtOAc in hexane) to get 4-ethyl-2-methyl-6-(phenylsulfonyl)pyrimidine(4.1 g, 60%). LC-MS: 263.0 [M+H]+.

Step-v: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(6-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

To a 50 mL round bottom flask, was added tetrahydrofuran (15 ml). To thesame flask, was added 60% sodium hydride in mineral oil (0.88 g, 22.0mmol), 2-chloro-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one (1.0 g, 5.5 mmol) and4-ethyl-2-methyl-6-(phenylsulfonyl)pyrimidine (2.89 g, 11.0 mmol) undernitrogen atmosphere. The reaction mixture was refluxed for 30 min. Thereaction mixture was quenched with ice cold water and extracted withdichloromethane. The combined organic layer was washed with brine, driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporated under reduced pressure toget2-chloro-6-(6-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(1.65 g, crude product). The obtained crude product was used in the nextstep without further purification. LC-MS: 302.2 [M+H]+.

Step-vi: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(6-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

This step was done using the same protocol explained in step-ii ofIntermediate-38. LC-MS: 316.3 [M+H]+.

The below intermediates (127-128) were prepared by a procedure similarto the one described in Intermediate-126 with appropriate variations inreactants, quantities of reagents, solvents and reaction conditions.

Intermediate No Structure Characterization data 127

LC-MS: 316.3 [M + H]⁺. 128

LC-MS: 330.3 [M + H]⁺.

Intermediate-129: Synthesis of2-chloro-6-(2-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-4-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

This intermediate was prepared using the same protocol explained in thesynthesis of intermediate-38. LC-MS: 318.2 [M+H]⁺.

EXAMPLES

The present invention is further exemplified, but not limited, by thefollowing examples that illustrate the preparation of compoundsaccording to the invention.

Example-1: Synthesis ofN-(4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-6-(pyridin-2-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide (Compound-1)

A stirred mixture of2-chloro-4,6-dimethyl-6-(pyridin-2-yl)-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(0.25 g, 0.83 mmol) and 2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide (0.245 g,1.07 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (20 mL) and K₂CO₃ (0.344 g, 2.49 mmol) takenin a screw cap sealed tube was degassed using argon. To this mixture wasadded palladium(II)acetate (0.093 g, 0.041 mmol), xantphos (0.048 g,0.08 mmol) and heated to 110° C. for 12 h. The RM was cooled to RT,diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with water, brine solutions, driedover sodium sulfate and concentrated to get residue. The residue waspurified by preparative TLC using 50% ethyl acetate in hexanes to getthe title compound (0.127 g, 32.22%). ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.48 (d,J=3.63 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.96 (m, 4H), 7.48-7.60 (m, 3H), 7.06-7.14 (m, 2H),3.79 (s, 2H), 3.11 (q, J=7.58 Hz, 2H), 2.81-2.95 (m, 3H), 2.71 (s, 3H),2.08-2.28 (m, 1H), 1.51 (s, 3H), 1.28 (t, J=7.42 Hz, 3H). LC-MS: 478.3[M+H]⁺.

The below compounds (2-83) were prepared by a procedure similar to theone described in Example-1 with appropriate variations in reactants,quantities of reagents, solvents and reaction conditions.

Com- pound No. Structure Characterization Data 2

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.40 (d, J = 8.9 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J = 8.6Hz, 1H), 7.88- 8.00 (m, 4H), 7.53 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (dd, J =8.7, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 6.69 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 2H),3.07-3.17 (m, 2H), 2.77-2.93 (m, 2H), 2.54-2.66 (m, 1H), 2.18-2.32 (m,1H), 1.49-1.53 (m, 3H), 1.26-1.32 (m, 3H); LC-MS: 494.3 [M + H]⁺. 3

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.64 (d, J = 1H), 8.41 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H),8.18 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.99 (m, 3H), 7.69 (br s, 1H), 7.61 (d, J= 8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J = 7.8 Hz, 2H), 3.85 (s, 2H), 3.12 (q, J = 7.3Hz, 2H), 2.95 (br s, 1H), 2.75-2.87 (m, 1H), 2.69 (d, J = 14.2 Hz, 1H),2.34 (d, J = 10.2 Hz, 1H), 1.57 (br s, 3H), 1.26-1.32 (m, 3H); LC-MS:532.3 [M + H]⁺. 4

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.32 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.04-8.22 (m, 3H),7.93 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.06- 7.19 (m, 2H),3.86 (s, 2H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.68 (s, 1H), 3.28 (d, J = 17.1 Hz, 1H),3.13 (q, J = 7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.75 (d, J = 17.1 Hz, 1H), 1.30 (s, 3H), 1.08(s, 3H), 0.95 (s, 3H); LC-MS: 508.3 [M + H]⁺. 5

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.40 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.33 (d, J = 6.2Hz, 1H), 8.12 (d, J = 8.9 Hz, 1H) 7.92-7.90 (m, 3H), 7.53 (d, J = 8.1Hz, 2H), 6.61-6.68 (m, 2H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.12 (q, J = 7.5Hz, 2H), 2.74-3.01 (m, 3H), 2.10-2.28 (m, 1H), 1.55 (s, 3H), 1.29 (s,3H); LC-MS: 494.3 [M + H]⁺. 6

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.46 (d, J = 8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J = 8.8Hz, 1H), 8.05 (s, 1H), 7.95-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.90-7.94 (m, 2H), 7.68-7.72(m, 2H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.55 (d, J = 8.2 Hz, 2H), 3.84 (s, 2H), 3.59-3.71(m, 1H), 3.12 (d, J = 7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.96-3.07 (m, 1H), 2.69-2.81 (m, 1H),2.12-2.21 (m, 1H), 1.30 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 504.3 [M + H]⁺. 7

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.38 (d, J = 8.78 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J = 8.78Hz, 1H), 7.89- 7.98 (m, 3H), 7.53 (d, J = 8.23 Hz, 2H), 6.77 (s, 1H),3.83 (s, 2H), 3.12 (q, J = 7.32 Hz, 2H), 2.96 (d, J = 4.39 Hz, 1H),2.85- 2.93 (m, 2H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.08- 2.19 (m, 1H), 1.52(s, 3H), 1.29 (s, 3H); LC-MS: 492.9 [M + H]⁺. 8

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.75 (s, 1H), 8.38 (d, J = 8.77 Hz, 1H), 8.12(d, J = 8.77 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 3H), 7.77- 7.84 (m, 1H),7.52 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 2H), 7.31 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 1H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.46(d, J = 7.02 Hz, 1H), 3.04 (s, 3H), 2.78-2.96 (m, 3H), 2.15-2.27 (m,1H), 1.15-1.35 (m, 2H); LC-MS: 518 [M + H]⁺. 9

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 11.23 (s, 1H), 8.42 (d, J = 4.57 Hz, 1H),8.26 (d, J = 8.60 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (d, J = 8.60 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J = 3.76Hz, 3H), 7.58-7.64 (m, 3H), 3.90 (s, 2H), 3.49-3.61 (m, 1H), 3.37 (br s,1H), 3.27 (d, J = 7.52 Hz, 2H), 2.96-3.06 (m, 1H), 2.59 (m, 1H), 2.36(s, 3H), 2.06- 2.14 (m, 1H), 1.71 (s, 3H), 1.09 (t, J = 7.25 Hz, 3H);LC-MS: 517.8 [M + H]⁺. 10

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.45 (d, J = 2.45 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d, J = 8.80Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J = 8.07 Hz, 3H), 7.51-7.58 (m, 3H), 7.14 (d, J = 8.56Hz, 1H), 3.83 (s, 2H), 3.48 (q, J = 7.09 Hz, 2H), 3.06 (s, 3H),2.84-2.88 (m, 2H), 1.55 (s, 3H); LC-MS: 484.1 [M + H]⁺. 11

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.24 (s, 1H), 7.98 (d, J = 4.57 Hz, 1H),7.78-7.88 (m, 3H), 7.67-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.52 (d, J = 8.05Hz, 2H), 4.16 (br s, 2H), 3.56- 3.69 (m, 1H), 2.99-3.16 (m, 3H), 2.81(d, J = 5.12 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.15 (dd, J = 4.76, 8.14, 13.45 Hz,1H), 1.83 (s, 3H), 1.27 (s, 3H); LC-MS: 518.2 [M + H]⁺. 12

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.37 (d, J = 8.60 Hz, 1H), 8.01-8.18 (m, 2H),7.91 (d, J = 8.23 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.23 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (d, J = 9.15Hz, 1H), 6.92 (d, J = 9.33 Hz, 1H), 4.08 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 2H), 2.81-3.22 (m, 5H), 2.20-2.38 (m, 1H), 1.57 (s, 3H), 1.29 (t, J = 7.41 Hz,3H); LC-MS: 494.9 [M + H]⁺. 13

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.44 (d, J = 8.60 Hz, 1H), 8.11-8.22 (m, 2H),8.05 (d, J = 6.77 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J = 8.23 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J = 7.14Hz, 4H), 6.87 (d, J = 6.95 Hz, 1H), 6.63-6.72 (m, 1H), 3.83 (s, 2H),3.79 (s, 1H), 3.06 (s, 3H), 2.95-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.69-2.86 (m, 1H),1.90-2.08 (m, 1H), 1.76 (s, 3H); LC-MS: 488.7 [M + H]⁺. 14

¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 10.98 (s, 1H), 8.53 (d, J = 4.39 Hz, 1H),8.13 (s, 1H), 7.97 (d, J = 8.42 Hz, 1H), 7.81-7.90 (m, 3H), 7.69-7.75(m, 2H), 7.62 (d, J = 8.23 Hz, 2H), 3.87 (s, 2H), 3.70 (q, J = 6.95 Hz,2H), 3.21-3.28 (m, 2H), 2.82-3.01 (m, 4H), 1.08 (t, J = 7.32 Hz, 3H),0.98 (t, J = 6.95 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 518 [M + H]⁺. 15

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.37 (d, J = 8.60 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J = 8.60Hz, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.90 (d, J = 8.06 Hz, 2H), 7.67 (d, J = 4.57 Hz,1H), 7.52 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 2H), 7.31-7.37 (m, 2H), 6.72-6.81 (m, 2H),3.81 (s, 2H), 3.11 (q, J = 7.43 Hz, 3H), 2.96- 3.06 (m, 1H), 2.90 (s,1H), 2.12-2.26 (m, 1H), 1.28 (s, 3H); LC-MS: 503.1 [M + H]⁺. 16

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.43 (d, J = 8.60 Hz, 1H), 8.15 (d, J = 8.60Hz, 2H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.64 (s, 1H), 7.48-7.57 (m, 3H), 3.83 (s, 2H),3.56-3.67 (m, 1H), 3.12 (q, J = 7.52 Hz, 2H), 2.96-3.05 (m, 1H),2.72-2.82 (m, 1H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.13 (dd, J = 5.10, 8.06, 13.43 Hz,1H), 1.82 (s, 3H), 1.29 (s, 3H); LC-MS: 518 [M + H]⁺. 17

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.85-7.93 (m, 3H), 7.53 (d, J =8.06 Hz, 2H), 7.43 (dd, J = 2.55, 8.73 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (d, J = 8.87 Hz,1H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.07-3.15 (m, 2H), 2.78-2.98 (m, 2H),2.72 (s, 3H), 2.52-2.62 (m, 1H), 2.18 (s, 1H), 1.46 (s, 3H), 1.29 (t, J= 7.52 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 508.3 [M + H]⁺. 18

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.41-8.50 (m, 2H), 7.87-7.99 (m, 3H),7.45-7.56 (m, 3H), 7.22 (dd, J = 4.84, 7.52 Hz, 1H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.12(q, J = 7.25 Hz, 2H), 2.90 (br s, 1H), 2.79 (br s, 1H), 2.72 (s, 3H),2.64 (d, J = 14.24 Hz, 1H), 2.22-2.32 (m, 1H), 1.51 (s, 3H), 1.28 (s,3H); LC-MS: 477.9 [M + H]⁺. 19

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.82-7.96 (m, 4H), 7.52 (d, J = 8.06 Hz, 2H),7.45 (t, J = 7.79 Hz, 1H), 6.69 (d, J = 7.52 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (d, J = 8.06Hz, 1H), 3.80 (s, 2H), 3.72 (s, 3H), 3.11 (d, J = 7.25 Hz, 2H), 2.86 (d,J = 5.37 Hz, 2H), 2.74-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.71 (s, 3H), 2.11-2.22 (m, 1H),1.29 (t, J = 7.52 Hz, 3H). LC-MS: 508.4 [M + H]⁺. 20

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.17 (br s,, 1H), 7.83-7.96 (m, 4H), 7.51 (d,J = 6.72 Hz, 2H), 6.94-7.16 (m, 2H), 3.79 (br s, 6H), 3.11 (d, J = 6.72Hz, 2H), 2.78-2.95 (m, 3H), 2.70 (br s, 3H), 2.15 (br s, 1H), 1.48 (s,3H), 1.26-1.30 (m, 3H); LC-MS: 508.3 [M + H]⁺. 21

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.31 (d, J = 5.64 Hz, 1H), 7.85-7.97 (m, 4H),7.53 (d, J = 8.06 Hz, 2H), 6.50 (d, J = 5.37 Hz, 1H), 3.80 (s, 2H), 3.77(s, 3H), 3.12 (q, J = 7.43 Hz, 2H), 2.86 (br s, 3H), 2.70 (s, 3H), 2.08-2.22 (m, 1H), 1.56 (s, 3H), 1.27-1.31 (m, 3H); LC-MS: 509.3 [M + H]⁺. 22

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.32 (d, J = 5.64 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J = 8.33Hz, 4H), 7.53 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 2H), 6.58-6.66 (m, 2H), 3.81 (s, 2H),3.77 (s, 3H), 3.12 (q, J = 7.34 Hz, 2H), 2.81-2.99 (m, 3H), 2.72 (s,3H), 2.11-2.22 (m, 1H), 1.51 (s, 3H), 1.29 (t, J = 7.52 Hz, 3H); LC-MS:509.4 [M + H]⁺. 23

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.30 (d, J = 4.57 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.98 (m, 3H),7.54 (d, J = 8.06 Hz, 2H), 7.28-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.17 (td, J = 4.26, 8.40Hz, 1H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.12 (q, J = 7.52 Hz, 2H), 2.83-3.02 (m, 3H),2.68 (s, 3H), 2.03-2.21 (m, 1H), 1.59 (s, 3H), 1.29 (t, J = 7.39 Hz,3H); LC-MS: 496.3 [M + H]⁺. 24

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.07-8.14 (m, 1H), 8.04 (d, J = 1.88 Hz, 1H),7.89 (d, J = 8.06 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 2H), 7.08 (d, J = 1.88Hz, 1H), 3.85 (s, 2H), 3.71 (s, 3H), 2.90-3.15 (m, 5H), 2.68 (s, 3H),1.51 (s, 3H), 1.26-1.30 (m, 4H); LC-MS: 542.3 [M + H]⁺. 25

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.35 (s, 2H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.92 (d, J = 8.06Hz, 2H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.53 (d, J = 8.06 Hz, 2H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s,2H), 3.12 (q, J = 7.34 Hz, 2H), 2.94-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.78-2.89 (m, 1H),2.70 (s, 3H), 2.58 (td, J = 4.84, 14.24 Hz, 1H), 2.18-2.31 (m, 1H), 1.53(s, 3H), 1.29 (t, J = 7.39 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 509.3 [M + H]⁺. 26

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.90 (d, J = 8.06 Hz, 4H), 7.84 (br s, 1H),7.67-7.72 (m, 2H), 7.59 (s, 1H), 7.52 (d, J = 8.06 Hz, 2H), 3.79 (s,2H), 3.44-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.11 (d, J = 7.52 Hz, 2H), 2.85-3.03 (m, 2H),2.72 (s, 3H), 2.15 (dd, J = 5.64, 8.87, 13.97 Hz, 1H), 1.75 (s, 3H),1.28 (t, J = 7.52 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 518.1 [M + H]⁺. 27

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.13 (d, J = 1.07 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.97 (m, 5H),7.53 (d, J = 8.06 Hz, 2H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.12 (q, J = 7.52Hz, 2H), 2.78-2.95 (m, 3H), 2.70 (s, 3H), 2.10-2.23 (m, 1H), 1.52 (s,3H), 1.29 (t, J = 7.52 Hz, 3H; LC-MS: 509.3 [M + H]⁺. 28

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 11.05 (s, 1H), 7.77-7.88 (m, 3H), 7.58 (d,J = 8.06 Hz, 2H), 7.17 (s, 1H), 3.86 (s, 2H), 3.18- 3.30 (m, 3H), 2.94(d, J = 18.27 Hz, 1H), 2.74 (dd, J = 4.70, 14.10 Hz, 2H), 2.57 (s, 3H),2.39 (d, J = 18.00 Hz, 6H), 2.09-2.19 (m, 1H), 1.38 (s, 3H), 1.08 (t, J= 7.25 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 506.8 [M + H]⁺. 29

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.89 (d, J = 8.23 Hz, 3H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.52(d, J = 8.23 Hz, 2H), 6.76 (s, 1H), 3.78 (s, 2H), 3.40- 3.54 (m, 1H),3.11 (q, J = 7.38 Hz, 2H), 2.78- 2.98 (m, 3H), 2.69 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s,6H), 2.03-2.19 (m, 1H), 1.51 (s, 3H), 1.28 (t, J = 7.41 Hz, 3H); LC-MS:507.3 [M + H]⁺. 30

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.39 (d, J = 5.12 Hz, 1H), 7.86-8.00 (m, 4H),7.53 (d, J = 8.23 Hz, 2H), 6.75 (d, J = 5.12 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.82(s, 2H), 3.12 (q, J = 7.50 Hz, 2H), 2.79-2.96 (m, 3H), 2.69 (s, 3H),2.04-2.23 (m, 1H), 1.52 (s, 3H), 1.29 (t, J = 7.41 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 509.3[M + H]⁺. 31

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.83-8.03 (m, 4H), 7.52 (d, J = 8.05 Hz, 2H),7.28- 7.32 (m, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 9.15 Hz, 1H), 4.07 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s,2H), 3.11 (q, J = 7.44 Hz, 3H), 2.84-3.01 (m, 2H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 2.13-2.31 (m, 1H), 1.55 (s, 3H), 1.28 (s, 3H); LC-MS: 509.3 [M + H]⁺. 32

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.73 (s, 1H), 7.93 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 3H),7.74-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.50 (d, J = 7.89 Hz, 2H), 7.27 (s, 1H), 3.79 (s,2H), 3.03 (s, 3H), 2.83-2.92 (m, 3H), 2.69 (s, 3H), 2.11-2.26 (m, 1H),1.53 (s, 3H); LC-MS: 531.9 [M + H]⁺. 33

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.97-8.06 (m, 1H), 7.90-7.95 (m, 4H),7.66-7.72 (m, 2H), 7.59 (s, 1H), 7.51 (d, J = 8.05 Hz, 2H), 3.79 (s,2H), 3.44-3.53 (m, 2H), 3.05 (s, 3H), 2.89-2.98 (m, 2H), 2.71 (s, 3H),2.15 (dd, J = 5.85, 8.69, 14.00 Hz, 1H), 1.75 (s, 3H); LC-MS: 504.7 [M +H]⁺. 34

¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 11.03 (s, 1H), 7.78-7.84 (m, 3H), 7.69 (d,J = 8.78 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.58 (m, 3H), 3.84 (s, 2H), 3.13-3.29 (m, 3H),2.71 (br s, 1H), 2.55 (s, 5H), 2.25 (s, 1H), 1.42 (s, 3H), 1.22 (br s,1H), 1.06 (t, J = 7.41 Hz, 4H); LC-MS: 493.19 [M + H]⁺. 35

1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 7.97 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 4H), 7.55 (d, J = 8.06Hz, 2H), 7.32 (d, J = 9.13 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J = 9.13 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (s,3H), 3.83 (s, 2H), 3.51 (s, 1H), 3.07 (s, 4H), 2.89-3.00 (m, 2H), 2.70(s, 3H), 1.58 (s, 3H); LC-MS: 494.9 [M + H]⁺. 36

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 11.11 (s, 1H), 7.80-7.93 (m, 3H), 7.60 (d,J = 8.33 Hz, 2H), 3.89 (s, 2H), 3.28 (q, J = 7.34 Hz, 3H), 3.00 (d, J =18.00 Hz, 1H), 2.69-2.85 (m, 2H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 2.01-2.16 (m, 1H), 1.48(s, 3H), 1.09 (t, J = 7.39 Hz, 3H); LC- MS: 495.1 [M + H]⁺. 37

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.79 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.88 (d, J = 8.06Hz, 2H), 7.53 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (d, J = 6.72 Hz, 1H), 6.29 (s,1H), 6.10 (d, J = 6.98 Hz, 1H), 4.13 (d, J = 6.99 Hz, 1H), 3.85 (d, J =2.69 Hz, 1H), 3.13 (q, J = 7.34 Hz, 2H), 2.89- 2.93 (m, 2H), 2.68 (s,3H), 2.45-2.55 (m, 1H), 2.18 (s, 1H), 2.05 (s, 1H), 1.46 (s, 3H), 1.27(d, J = 7.52 Hz, 4H); LC-MS: 494.3 [M + H]⁺. 38

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.35 (s, 1H), 7.97 (d, J = 1.88 Hz, 1H), 7.86(d, J = 8.33 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (d, J = 8.06 Hz, 2H), 7.11 (d, J = 1.61 Hz,1H), 3.95 (s, 2H), 3.05-3.31 (m, 6H), 2.77 (s, 3H), 1.96-2.22 (m, 1H),1.24-1.30 (m, 5H); LC-MS: 528.3 [M + H]⁺. 39

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 11.1 (br s, 1H), 7.88-7.82 (m, 3H),7.56-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.20 (br s, 1H), 5.55-5.7 (m, 1H), 3.88 (s, 2H),3.24-3.26 (m, 3H), 2.96-3.08 (m, 2H), 2.70-2.80 (m, 2H) 2.67 (s, 3H),1.99-2.08 (m, 2H), 1.06-1.10 (m, 3H); LC-MS: 494.3 [M + H]⁺. 40

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 9.24 (br s, 1H), 8.35 (d, J = 8.87 Hz, 1H),8.19 (d, J = 8.60 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J = 8.06Hz, 2H), 7.46 (dd, J = 2.42, 9.67 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (s, 1H), 6.59 (d, J =9.40 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (s, 2H), 3.48 (q, J = 6.98 Hz, 1H), 3.12 (q, J = 7.43Hz, 2H), 2.80-3.03 (m, 2H), 2.51 (d, J = 14.51 Hz, 1H), 2.19-2.33 (m,1H), 1.48 (s, 3H), 1.27-1.30 (m, 3H); LC-MS: 480.3 [M + H]⁺. 41

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ 9.02 (br s, 1H), 8.13 (d, J = 8.60 Hz, 1H),7.98 (d, J = 8.87 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.83 (m, 4H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.06 Hz, 2H),3.82 (s, 2H), 3.11 (q, J = 7.25 Hz, 1H), 2.99-3.05 (m, 2H), 2.94 (t, J =8.33 Hz, 2H), 1.87-2.24 (m, 4H), 1.19 (s, 3H), 1.12 (s, 3H); LC-MS:493.3 [M + H]⁺. 42

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.90 (d, J = 8.06 Hz, 3H), 7.52 (d, J = 8.33Hz, 2H), 6.63- 6.70 (m, 2H), 6.53 (dd, J = 1.48, 8.19 Hz, 1H), 5.90 (d,J = 2.96 Hz, 2H), 3.80 (s, 2H), 3.11 (q, J = 7.34 Hz, 2H), 2.79-2.97 (m,2H), 2.71 (s, 3H), 2.50-2.58 (m, 1H), 2.14- 2.26 (m, 1H), 1.43 (s, 3H),1.28 (t, J = 7.52 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 521.3 [M + H]⁺. 43

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.97 (s, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.88 (d, J = 8.06Hz, 2H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H), 7.49 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (d,J = 8.33 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (dd, J = 1.48, 8.46 Hz, 1H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.77(s, 2H), 3.10 (q, J = 7.43 Hz, 2H), 2.80-2.99 (m, 2H), 2.74 (s, 3H),2.70 (d, J = 2.69 Hz, 1H), 2.28 (dd, J = 5.64, 11.82, 14.24 Hz, 1H),1.51 (s, 3H), 1.27 (t, J = 7.39 Hz, 3H) LC-MS: 531.4 [M + H]⁺. 44

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.00 (d, J = 5.10 Hz, 2H), 7.87-7.94 (m, 3H),7.52 (d, J = 8.06 Hz, 2H), 7.01-7.10 (m, 2H), 3.80 (s, 2H), 3.52 (t, J =6.72 Hz, 2H), 3.14 (s, 2H), 3.11 (d, J = 7.52 Hz, 2H), 2.93 (dt, J =2.82, 6.51 Hz, 2H), 2.83 (dd, J = 4.03, 8.33 Hz, 2H), 2.72 (s, 3H), 2.68(br s, 1H), 2.16- 2.26 (m, 1H), 1.46 (s, 3H), 1.28 (t, J = 7.39 Hz, 3H)LC-MS: 560.3 [M + H]⁺. 45

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 8.40 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J = 8.0Hz, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.92 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.0 Hz,2H), 6.48 (s, 1H), 6.42 (d, J = 3.6 Hz, 1H), 3.14-3.06 (m, 3H),2.89-2.80 (m, 1H), 2.51-2.05 (m, 4H), 1.30-1.25 (m, 4H). LC-MS: 483.1[M + H]⁺. 46

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ 8.00 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J = 8.06Hz, 2H), 7.82 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 2H), 6.01 (s,1H), 3.92 (s, 2H), 3.37 (s, 3H), 3.23 (q, J = 7.25 Hz, 2H), 3.11 (t, J =8.19 Hz, 2H), 2.73-2.81 (m, 2H), 2.24 (d, J = 12.09 Hz, 6H), 1.24 (t, J= 7.39 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 481.2 [M + H]⁺. 47

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 7.80- 7.90 (m, 4H), 7.59 (d, J = 8.33 Hz,2H), 7.40 (d, J = 1.34 Hz, 1H), 6.29 (s, 1H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 3.62 (br s,3H), 3.18-3.43 (m, 2H), 2.80-3.10 (m, 3H), 2.27-2.37 (m, 1H), 1.64 (s,3H), 1.08 (t, J = 7.25 Hz, 3H); LC- MS: 467.3 [M + H]⁺. 48

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.46 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d, J = 8.8Hz, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.92-7.90 (m, 3H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.60 (s, 1H),7.56-7.54 (m, 3H), 3.84 (s, 2H), 3.78-3.74 (m, 1H), 3.15-3.09 (m, 2H),2.54-2.53 (m, 1H), 2.02-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.87 (s, 3H), 1.31-1.27 (m, 6H).LC-MS: 518.0 [M + H]⁺. 49

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.45 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J = 8.8Hz, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.92 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.72 (s, 2H), 7.55 (d,J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.49 (s, 1H), 3.83 (s, 1H), 3.69-3.62 (m, 1H),3.15-3.09 (m, 2H) 3.19-2.96 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.70 (m, 1H), 2.47 (s, 3H),2.19-2.12 (m, 1H), 1.84 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 518.1[M + H]⁺. 50

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.53 (d, J = 5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.39 (d, J = 8.7Hz, 1H), 8.04- 8.15 (m, 2H), 7.92 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.1Hz, 2H), 6.98 (d, J = 5.4 Hz, 1H), 3.83 (s, 2H), 3.07-3.16 (m, 3H),2.87-2.93 (m, 3H), 2.15-2.21 (m, 1H), 1.55 (s, 3H), 1.21-1.31 (m, 9H);LC-MS: 507.3 [M + H]⁺. 51

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.44 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.17-8.13 (m, 2H),7.93 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.57 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.83(s, 2H), 3.70-3.64 (m, 1H), 3.16-3.10 (m, 2H), 2.99-2.94 (m, 1H), 2.73-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.21-2.10 (m, 1H), 1.83 (s,3H), 1.32-1.27 (m, 3H). LC-MS: 532.0 [M + H]⁺. 52

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 11.0 (br s, 1H), 8.39 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H),7.83-7.80 (m, 4H), 7.68 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H),3.84 (s, 2H), 3.34-3.23 (m, 3H), 3.00-2.96 (m, 2H), 2.75-2.68 (m, 1H),2.67 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.10-2.05 (m, 1H), 1.59 (s, 3H), 1.10 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 531.9 [M + H]⁺. 53

1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3): δ 7.97-7.90 (m, 4H), 7.75 (d, J = 9 Hz, 1H),7.63 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d, J = 9 Hz, 2H), 3.88 (s, 2H),3.16-3.08 (m, 3H), 3.03-2.99 (m, 2H), 2.69 (s, 3H), 1.58 (s, 6H),1.31-1.21 (m, 5H); LC-MS: 547 [M + H]+. 54

1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.34 (d, J = 8.99 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (t, J = 8.99Hz, 2H), 8.05 (d, J = 4.49 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.87 (d, J= 4.5 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.59 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.51 (d, J =11.7 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 3.38-3.22 (m, 1H), 3.18-3.10 (m, 3H),3.01-2.98 (m, 1H), 1.33 (t, J = 15 Hz, 3H), 1.04 (d, J = 6.6 Hz, 3H);LC-MS: 504.0 [M + H]+. 55

1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.6 (br, 1H), 8.40 (d, J = 9 Hz, 1H), 8.20(d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J = 9 Hz, 2H), 7.76 (d, J = 9 Hz, 1H),7.68 (d, 3.88, J = 9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 2H), 3.86 (s, 2H),3.49 (s, 1H), 3.16-3.05 (m, 6H), 2.41-2.42 (m, 1H), 1.31-1.21 (m, 5H);LC-MS: 532 [M + H]+. 56

1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.45 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (s, 2H), 8.16(d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J = 6.6 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H),3.85 (s, 3H), 3.83 (s, 2H), 3.08- 3.15 (m, 2H), 2.70-2.88 (m, 3H), 2.15-2.25 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 495.0 [M +H]+. 57

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 11.0 (br s, 1H), 8.39 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H),8.09 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.81 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.74 (d, J = 9.2 Hz,1H), 7.57 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.12 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 2H), 5.29-5.26 (m,1H), 3.85 (s, 2H), 3.26-3.20 (m, 3H), 2.90-2.86 (m, 1H), 2.66-2.59 (m,2H), 1.45 (s, 3H), 1.26 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 6H), 1.10 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H);LC-MS: 522.8 [M + H]⁺. 58

1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.44 (d, J = 8.70 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.13(d, J = 8.70 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J = 4.50 Hz, 1H), 7.72- 7.57 (m, 4H),7.37 (s, 1H), 3.83 (s, 2H), 3.74-3.66 (m, 1H), 3.49-3.48 (m, 1H), 3.16-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.97-2.91 (m, 1H), 2.73-2.62 (m, 1H), 2.45 (s, 3H),2.20-2.11 (m, 1H), 1.84 (s, 3H), 1.32 (t, J = 15 Hz, 3H); LC- MS: 535.9[M + H]+. 59

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 11.21 (br, s, 1H), 8.42 (d, J = 8.4.8 Hz,1H), 8.26 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.83 (m,3H), 7.62-7.59 (m, 3H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 3.56-3.53 (m, 1H), 3.19 (s, 3H),2.98-2.96 (m, 1H), 2.50-2.49 (m, 2H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.10-2.05 (m, 1H),1.70 (s, 3H); LC-MS: 503.6 [M + H]⁺. 60

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.43-8.38 (m, 2H) 8.29 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), )8.19 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.93 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.56(d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.85 (s, 2H), 3.14-3.09 (m, 4H), 2.99-2.92 (m, 1H),2.78-2.73 (m, 1H), 2.62-2.58 (m, 1H), 2.10-2.04 (m, 1H), 1.68 (s, 3H),1.30 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.14-1.12 (m, 6H), LC-MS: 506.9 [M + H]⁺. 61

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.26 (s, 2H), 7.99 (br s, 1H), 7.88-7.91 (m,3H), 7.53 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 2H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 3.79 (s, 2H), 3.07-3.15 (m,2H), 2.80-2.88 (m, 3H), 2.70 (s, 3H), 2.13-2.17 (m, 1H), 1.54 (s, 3H),1.30 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 509.2 [M + H]⁺. 62

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.90-7.83 (m, 4H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H),7.37 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J = 8.8 Hz,1H), 3.78 (s, 2H), 3.21-3.18 (m, 1H) 3.12-2.96 (m, 4H), 2.55 (t, J = 8.4Hz, 2H), 1.80 (s, 3H), 1.33-1.24 (m, 9H), LC-MS: 507.6 [M + H]⁺. 63

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.92-7.89 (m, 4H), 7.53 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H),7.30-7.23 (m, 2H), 3.80 (s, 2H), 3.50 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 3.12-3.09 (m,2H) 3.02-2.92 (m, 4H), 2.69 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.30-2.20 (m, 2H),1.57 (s, 3H), 1.35-1.26 (m, 6H); LC-MS: 507.0 [M + H]⁺. 64

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD3OD): δ 8.33 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (d, J = 8.7Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.63 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.90 (s,1H), 3.89 (s, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 3.23-3.16 (m, 2H), 3.06-2.98 (m, 1H),2.93-2.79 (m, 2H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 1.54 (s, 3H), 1.28-1.18 (m, 3H). LC-MS:509.3 [M + H]⁺. 65

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.38 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J = 8.7Hz, 1H), 8.04 (br s, 1H), 7.91 (d, J = 6.3 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.4 Hz,2H), 6.22 (s, 1H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.08-3.15 (m, 2H),2.83-2.92 (m, 3H), 2.12-2.16 (m, 1H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 1.50 (s, 3H), 1.30(t, J = 7.5 Hz, 3H); LC- MS: 509.3 [M + H]⁺. 66

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.44 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J = 8.7Hz, 1H), 8.08 (br s, 1H), 7.91 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.52- 7.67 (m, 2H),7.55 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 2H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.57-3.65 (m, 1H), 3.07-3.15 (m,2H), 2.90-2.98 (m, 1H), 2.67-2.73 (m, 1H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.11-2.18 (m,1H), 1.82 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 535.9 [M + H]⁺. 67

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.91 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 3H), 7.55 (d, J = 8.4Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.14-3.09(m, 2H), 3.02 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H) 2.60 (s, 2H), 2.59 (t, J = 8.4 Hz,2H), 1.75 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H); LC- MS: 547.3 [M + H]⁺. 68

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD30D): δ 8.38 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.306 (d, J = 4.4Hz, 2H), 8.09 (d, J = 8.8 Hz 1H), 7.92 (d, J = 8 Hz, 2H) 7.76 (s, 1H),7.68 (d, J = 7.6 Hz 2H), 7.62 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H) 4.86 (s, 2H),3.70-3.33 (m, 2H), 3.30-3.24 (m, 2H), 3.15-3.05 (m, 1H), 2.75-2.68 (m,1H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.20- 2.16 (m, 2H), 1.80 (s, 3H), 1.29-1.22 (m, 3H);LC-MS: 518.4 [M + H]⁺. 69

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.31 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J = 8.4Hz, 1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.95 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d, J = 8.0 Hz,2H), 6.85 (s, 1H), 3.87 (s, 2H), 3.67 (s, 1H), 3.33-3.29 (m, 1H),3.16-3.11 (m, 2H), 2.83-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H),1.32-1.25 (m, 3H), 1.08 (s, 3H), 0.99 (s, 3H). LC-MS: 506.9 [M + H]⁺. 70

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.90-7.96 (m, 4H), 7.55 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H),7.23 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.64(s, 3H), 3.09-3.13 (m, 2H), 2.98-3.00 (m, 2H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 2.59-2.64(m, 1H), 2.12-2.15 (m, 1H), 1.48 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t J = 7.5 Hz, 3H).LC-MS: 509.3 [M + H]⁺. 71

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.44 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J = 8.0Hz, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 8.01 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J = 7.6 Hz,2H), 7.73 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H) 7.54 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (s, 1H),3.82 (s, 2H), 3.63-3.60 (m, 1H), 3.14-3.08 (m, 2H) 3.08- 2.98 (m, 1H),2.73-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.23- 2.13 (m, 1H), 1.82 (s, 3H), 1.30 (t, J = 7.2Hz, 3H), 1.22-1.18 (m, 1H), 1.07-1.05 (m, 2H), 0.73-0.80 (m, 2H); LC-MS:544.6 [M + H]⁺. 72

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.46 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (d, J = 8.4Hz, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.99-7.92 (m, 3H), 7.97 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H) 7.57(d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 3.86 (s, 2H), 3.69-3.62 (m, 1H), 3.17-3.11 (m, 2H)3.02-2.98 (m, 1H), 2.73-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.23-2.2.16 (m, 1H), 1.87 (s, 3H),1.33 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 572.1 [M + H]⁺. 73

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.79 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 7.92(s, 1H), 7.90 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H) 6.76 (d, J =2.8 Hz, 1H), 3.85 (s, 2H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.14-3.01 (m, 4H), 2.92-2.90(m, 1H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 2.23-2.01 (m, 1H), 1.61- 1.59 (m, 3H), 1.30-1.26(m, 3H). LC-MS: 509.5 [M + H]⁺. 74

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.43 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J = 8.8Hz, 1H), 8.06 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.94-7.91 (m, 4H), 7.55(d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H) 3.84 (s, 1H), 3.55-3.48 (m, 1H), 3.15-3.09 (m, 2H)3.09-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.82-2.77 (m, 1H), 2.16-2.09 (m, 1H), 1.83 (s, 3H),1.31 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 572.4 [M + H]⁺. 75

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.13 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.90 (d, J = 8.0Hz, 2H), 7.76 (d, J = 9.5 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.92 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 1H), 3.80 (s, 2H), 3.13- 3.09 (m, 2H), 2.99-2.96 (m, 2H),2.80-2.76 (m, 2H), 2.69 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H), 2.24- 2.13 (m, 2H),1.60-1.57 (m, 3H) 1.33-1.28 (m, 4H), 0.88-0.81 (m, 2H). LC-MS: 532.4[M + H]⁺. 76

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 7.94-7.89 (m, 4H), 7.53 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H),6.67 (s, 1H), 4.11 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 2H), 3.14-3.05 (m, 3H), 2.95-2.86(m, 2H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 2.20-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.50 (s, 3H), 1.30-1.26 (m,6H), 1.08-1.02 (m, 2H), 0.90-0.86 (m, 2H), 0.76-0.72 (m, 1H), 0.66-0.63(m, 1H). LC-MS: 549.3 [M + H]⁺. 77

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 7.96-7.87 (m, 5H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.70 (s,1H), 7.53 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.00 (d, J = 9.60 Hz, 1H) 3.81 (s, 2H),3.14-3.10 (m, 2H), 3.01-3.00 (m, 2H), 2.70 (s, 3H), 2.25-2.40 (m, 1H),1.59 (s, 3H), 1.30-1.26 (m, 4H). LC-MS: 518.4 [M + H]⁺. 78

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.38 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J = 8.4Hz, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.92 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 7.2 Hz,2H), 7.18 (s, 1H), 3.84 (s, 1H), 3.13-3.11 (m, 2H), 3.03-2.95 (m, 2H),2.55 (s, 3H), 2.27-2.20 (m, 2H), 1.58 (s, 3H), 1.3 (t, J = 6.4 Hz, 3H);LC-MS: 547.2 [M + H]⁺. 79

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 9.64 (br s, 1H) 9.13 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H),8.38 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.20-8.11 (m, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),6.77 (s, 1H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 3.19-3.14 (m, 2H), 2.97-2.93 (m, 3H), 2.61(s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.16-2.11 (m, 1H), 1.52 (s, 3H), 1.34 (t, J = 4.8Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 494.6 [M + H]⁺. 80

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 9.40 (br s, 1H), 9.12 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H),8.19-8.22 (m, 1H), 7.91 (br s, 1H) 7.54 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J= 9.3 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (d, J = 9.3 Hz, 1H), 4.07 (s, 3H), 4.00 (s, 2H),3.13-3.12 (m, 2H), 2.89-3.14 (m, 3H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 2.18-2.20 (m, 1H),1.59 (s, 3H), 1.35 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 510.3 [M + H]⁺. 81

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.34 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J = 8.8Hz, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.57 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.88 (s, 1H), 3.86 (s,2H), 3.15-3.03 (m, 3H), 2.83- 2.77 (m, 1H), 2.44-2.39 (m, 6H), 1.64 (s,3H), 1.31-1.27 (m, 3H), 1.13-1.10 (m, 3H). LC-MS: 507.7 [M + H]⁺. 82

1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.30 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J = 8.8Hz, 1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J = 6.4 Hz, 2H), 7.57-7.55 (m, 2H), 6.84(s, 1H), 3.87 (s, 2H), 3.49 (d, J = 10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.16-3.10 (m, 3H),2.87- 2.83 (m, 2H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 1.31-1.28 (m, 3H),0.99-0.98 (m, 2H). LC- MS: 493.1 [M + H]⁺. 83

¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 11.1 (s, 1H), 8.26 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H),8.06 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.61 (d, J = 8.1 Hz,2H), 7.13 (s, 1H), 3.89 (s, 2H), 3.25 (s, 3H), 2.76-2.72 (m, 2H), 2.43(s, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 1.45 (s, 3H), 1.1-105 (m, 3H). LC-MS: 493.3 [M +H]⁺.

Example-2: Synthesis of2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-hydroxypyridin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(Compound-84)

Step-i: Synthesis of2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-((4-methoxybenzyl)oxy)pyridin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide

2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-((4-methoxybenzyl)oxy)pyridin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamidewas prepared by procedure similar to the one described in Example-1 withappropriate variations in reactants, quantities of reagents, solventsand reaction conditions. LC-MS: 614.4 [M+H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-hydroxypyridin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide

To a stirred solution of2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-((4-methoxybenzyl)oxy)pyridin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(0.08 g, 0.13 mmol) in methanol/ethyl acetate (3 mL/3 mL) was added 10%palladium on carbon (0.015 g) under nitrogen atmosphere and the reactionmixture was stirred under the positive pressure of hydrogen using abladder for 12 h. The Pd-C was filtered off and filtrate concentrated toget crude, which on purification by preparative HPLC afforded the titledcompound (0.01 g, 15.6%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 11.58-11.71 (m,1H), 9.34 (br s, 1H), 7.74-7.89 (m, 3H), 7.44 (d, J=8.02 Hz, 3H), 7.15(d, J=6.06 Hz, 1H), 6.29 (t, J=6.75 Hz, 1H), 3.60-3.82 (m, 2H),3.00-3.15 (m, 3H), 2.82-2.97 (m, 2H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 1.70-1.81 (m, 1H),1.51 (s, 3H), 1.24-1.27 (m, 3H). LC-MS: 494.6 [M+H]⁺.

The below compounds (85-91) were prepared by a procedure similar to theone described in Example-2 with appropriate variations in reactants,quantities of reagents, solvents and reaction conditions.

Compound No. Compound Structure Characterization Data 85

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.37 (br s, 1H), 8.02-8.14 (m, 2H), 7.85-7.96(m, 3H), 7.51 (d, J = 8.06 Hz, 2H), 7.03-7.13 (m, 2H), 3.81 (s, 2H),3.32-3.47 (m, 1H), 3.04- 3.17 (m, 3H), 2.88-2.99 (m, 1H), 2.62 (s, 3H),2.03-2.15 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 3H), 1.28 (t, J = 7.39 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 494.3[M + H]⁺. 86

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 11.55 (br s, 1H), 11.00 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.92(m, 3H), 7.61 (d, J = 8.33 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (d, J = 6.98 Hz, 1H), 6.00 (d,J = 6.98 Hz, 1H), 3.97 (br s, 1H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 3.28 (q, J = 7.25 Hz,2H), 2.97-3.07 (m, 1H), 2.78 -2.88 (m, 1H), 2.61 -2.70 (m, 1H), 2.11 (s,3H), 1.63-1.76 (m, 1H), 1.33 (s, 3H), 1.09 (t, J = 7.25 Hz, 3H); LC-MS:508.3 [M + H]⁺. 87

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 11.24 (s, 1H), 10.07 (br s, 1H), 8.12-8.18(m, 1H), 8.06 (d, J = 8.60 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.88 (m, 2H), 7.63 (d, J = 8.06Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J = 6.98 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (br s, 1H), 4.16 (br s, 1H),3.93 (s, 2H), 3.24-3.30 (m, 2H), 3.17 (s, 1H), 2.69 (d, J = 15.85 Hz,1H), 2.09 (s, 1H), 1.08 (d, J = 11.82 Hz, 5H), 0.92 (br s, 3H); LC-MS:494.2 [M + H]⁺. 88

¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 11.03 (s, 1H), 9.81 (s, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H),7.79-7.87 (m, 3H), 7.58 (d, J = 8.24 Hz, 2H), 7.08 (d, J = 1.32 Hz, 2H),4.03 (q, J = 7.25 Hz, 1H), 3.85 (s, 2H), 3.26 (d, J = 7.58 Hz, 1H), 2.72(br s, 2H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 2.03-2.20 (m, 1H), 1.99 (s, 1H), 1.34 (s, 3H),1.08 (t, J = 7.25 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 494.4 [M + H]⁺. 89

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.36 (br s, 1H), 8.11 (d, J = 2.20 Hz, 2H),7.90-7.99 (m, 3H), 7.53 (d, J = 8.23 Hz, 2H), 7.05- 7.15 (m, 2H), 3.83(s, 2H), 3.51 (br s, 1H), 3.33-3.47 (m, 1H), 3.12 (d, J = 5.12 Hz, 1H),3.07 (s, 3H), 2.90-3.01 (m, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.06-2.16 (m, 1H), 1.67(br s, 2H); LC-MS: 480.3 [M + H]⁺. 90

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.26-8.33 (m, 2H), 8.14 (d, J = 8.57 Hz, 1H),7.90 (d, J = 8.57 Hz, 3H), 7.52 (d, J = 8.24 Hz, 2H), 6.99 (s, 2H), 3.84(s, 2H), 3.64 (s, 1H), 3.25 (d, J = 17.48 Hz, 1H), 3.13 (q, J = 7.25 Hz,2H), 2.70 (d, J = 17.15 Hz, 1H), 1.29 (t, J = 7.42 Hz, 3H), 1.06 (s,3H), 0.91 (s, 3H); LC- MS: 494.3 [M + H]⁺. 91

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.26-8.33 (m, 2H), 8.14 (d, J = 8.57 Hz, 1H),7.90 (d, J = 8.57 Hz, 3H), 7.52 (d, J = 8.24 Hz, 2H), 6.99 (s, 2H), 3.84(s, 2H), 3.64 (s, 1H), 3.25 (d, J = 17.48 Hz, 1H), 3.13 (q, J = 7.25 Hz,2H), 2.70 (d, J = 17.15 Hz, 1H), 1.29 (t, J = 7.42 Hz, 3H), 1.06 (s,3H), 0.91 (s, 3H); LC- MS: 479.8 [M + H]⁺.

Example-3: Synthesis ofN-(6-(5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide(Compound-92)

Step-i: Synthesis 3-bromo-6-chloropyrazin-2-amine

To a solution of 6-chloropyrazin-2-amine (15.0 g, 115 mmol) in DCM (150mL), N-bromo succinimide (20.6 g, 115 mmol) was slowly added in portionsat −10° C. and stirred for 4 h. The reaction mixture was washed withwater and the organic layer was separated. The organic layer was driedover Na₂SO₄, and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford the crudeproduct. The crude product was purified by column chromatography oversilica gel (100-200 mesh) eluting with DCM to afford3-bromo-6-chloropyrazin-2-amine (7.5 g, 31%).

Step-ii: Synthesis of 8-bromo-5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

A mixture of 3-bromo-6-chloropyrazin-2-amine (5 g, 24.0 mmol) andbromoacetaldehyde diethyl acetal (5.2 g, 26.0 mmol) in DMF (20 mL) wasstirred at 50° C. for 12 h. The volatiles were evaporated under highvacuum to get a residue. The residue was dissolved in ethanol (20 mL)and refluxed for 12 h. The volatiles were evaporated under reducedpressure to get the crude product. The crude product was purified bycolumn chromatography over silica gel (100-200 mesh) eluting with DCM toafford 8-bromo-5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (0.35 g, 6%).

Step-iii: Synthesis of6-(5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-2-methoxy-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

This step was done using the same protocol explained in the preparationof Intermediate-38

Step-iv: Synthesis of6-(5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-2-hydroxy-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

A mixture of6-(5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-2-methoxy-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(0.12 g, 0.35 mmol), trimethylsilyl chloride (0.041 g, 0.38 mmol) andsodium iodide (0.06 g, 0.38 mmol) in acetonitrile (10 mL) was stirred at60° C. for 1 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate andwashed with water. The organic layer was separated, washed with brine,dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporated under reducedpressure to get6-(5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-2-hydroxy-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(0.08 g, 70%).

Step-v: Synthesis of6-(5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl trifluoromethanesulfonate

To a solution of6-(5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-2-hydroxy-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(0.08 g, 0.24 mmol) in pyridine (10 mL) at 0° C., was added triflicanhydride (0.14 g, 0.48 mmol) and stirred at room temperature for 0.5 h.The volatiles were evaporated from the reaction mixture to get aresidue. The residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate and washed withwater. The organic layer was separated, washed with brine, dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporated under reduced pressure to get6-(5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (0.07 g, 63%).

Step-vi: Synthesis ofN-(6-(5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide

6-(5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methytl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate was coupled using the same protocol asexplained in Example-1.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.44 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.80-7.77 (m, 3H), 7.55 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.84 (s, 1H), 3.62-3.56 (m, 1H), 3.14-3.09 (m, 2H)3.05-2.99 (m, 1H), 2.80-2.73 (m, 1H), 2.17-2.12 (m, 1H), 1.88 (s, 3H),1.31 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 538.1 [M+H]⁺.

Compound-93: Synthesis ofN-(6-(6-chloropyridazin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide

This compound was prepared by procedure similar to the one described inExample-3 with appropriate variations in reactants, quantities ofreagents, solvents and reaction conditions.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.34 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 8.05 (s, 1H) 7.90 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.42(s, 2H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.13-2.92 (m, 5H) 2.32-2.25 (m, 1H), 1.61 (s,3H), 1.29 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H) LC-MS:499.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example-4: Synthesis of3-(2-(2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamido)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-6-yl)-6-methoxypyridazine1-oxide (Compound-94)

A mixture of2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(0.1 g, 0.196 mmol) in Dichloromethane (5 mL) was added mCPBA (0.34 g,0.196 mmol) at 0° C. and was warmed to RT and stirred at roomtemperature for 4 h. The reaction mixture was then quenched with icewater and diluted with dichloromethane and washed with water. Theorganic layer was dried over sodium sulphate, filtered and concentratedunder reduced pressure to get residue. The residue was purified by flashchromatography using 80% ethyl acetate in hexanes to get pure titlecompound (0.03 g, 29%).

1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 10.39 (s, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H) 7.94 (d, J=8.0Hz, 2H), 7.57 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 6.95 (d, J=9.2 Hz 1H),4.07 (s, 3H), 3.93 (S, 2H), 3.39-3.34 (m, 1H), 3.15-3.10 (m, 2H),2.97-2.93 (m, 2H), 2.72 (s, 3H), 2.28-2.19 (m, 1H), 1.55 (s, H),1.31-1.27 (m, 3H); LC-MS:525.3 [M+1-1]+.

Example-5: Synthesis of 2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxy-4-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(Compound-95) and 2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxy-5-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(Compound-96)

A mixture of2-chloro-6-(6-methoxy-4-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-oneand2-chloro-6-(6-methoxy-5-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-onewas coupled using the same protocol explained in example-1. Purificationand separation of regio-isomers: The crude product was subjected tocolumn chromatography (60-120 mesh silica gel, 30-70% hexane in ethylacetate) followed by preparative HPLC [Column: Kinetex EVO C18 100A axia(21.2 mm×150 mm, 50; Mobile phase: water and 1:1 mixture of acetonitrileand methanol] to obtain the fast moving isomer 2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxy-4-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(0.042 g, 13%) and the slow moving isomer 2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxy-5-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(0.03 g, 10%). The spectral data are depicted below respectively.

Compound-95

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.89-7.95 (m, 4H), 7.54 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),6.66 (s, 1H), 4.07 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 2.89-3.15 (m, 5H), 2.67 (s,3H), 2.05-2.12 (m, 1H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 1.65 (s, 3H), 1.3 (t, J=7.5 Hz,3H); LC-MS: 523.3 [M+H]+.

Compound-96

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.89-7.92 (m, 4H), 7.54 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.08 (d, J=0.9 Hz, 1H), 4.08 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 2H), 3.08-3.15 (m, 2H),2.91-2.96 (m, 3H), 2.69 (s, 3H), 2.05-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.16 (s, 3H), 1.53(s, 3H), 1.3 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 523.2 [M+H]+.

Example-6: Synthesis of2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(Compound-97)

To a solution of2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(Compound-6) (0.4 g, 0.8 mmol) in acetonitrile (15 mL) at 0° C., wasadded a solution of Selectfluor® (0.28 g, 0.145 mmol) in THF:Water (1:1,15 mL) for 20 min. The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to roomtemperature and stirred at room temperature for 48 h. The reactionmixture was evaporated under reduced pressure to get the residue. Theresidue was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The organiclayer was washed with brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate andevaporated under reduced pressure to get the crude product. The crudeproduct was purified by preparative HPLC (Column: Gemini NX C18: 1.2mm*150 mm; mobile phase: acetonitrile and water) to get2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(0.03 g, 7%).

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.46 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=8.7 Hz,1H), 7.93 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 7.72-7.78 (m, 2H), 7.56 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H),7.27-7.29 (m, 1H), 3.84 (s, 2H, 3.54-3.59 (m, 1H), 3.08-3.15 (m, 2H),2.96-3.08 (m, 1H), 2.79-2.81 (m, 1H), 2.11-2.17 (m, 1H), 1.82 (s, 3H),1.31 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 522.4 [M+H]⁺.

Example-7: Synthesis ofN-(6-(6-(dimethylamino)pyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide(Compound-98)

Step-i: Synthesis of2-amino-6-(6-hydroxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

A mixture of2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(Compound-31) (0.5 g, 0.098 mmol) and 48% HBr in water (10 ml) wasstirred at 60° C. for 3 h. The volatiles were evaporated under reducedpressure to get the residue. The residue was neutralized with 10% sodiumbicarbonate solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic waswashed with water, brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate andevaporated under reduced pressure to give2-amino-6-(6-hydroxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(0.25 g, 89%), ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 12.79 (br s, 1H), 7.45 (d,J=9.9 Hz, 1H), 6.83-6.77 (m, 3H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 1.96-1.93(m, 2H), 1.33 (s, 3H) 1.21-1.06 (m, 2H); LC-MS: 285.1 [M+H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of2-amino-6-(6-chloropyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

The mixture of2-amino-6-(6-hydroxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(0.24 g, 0.000.84 mmol) and phosphorous oxychloride (15 mL) was stirredat 130° C. for 3 h. The volatiles were evaporated under reduced pressureto get the residue. The residue was neutralized with 10% sodiumbicarbonate solution and extracted ethyl acetate. The organic was washedwith water, brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate and evaporatedunder reduced pressure to give2-amino-6-(6-chloropyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(0.18 g, 72%), LC-MS: 303.3.0 [M+H]⁺.

Step-iii: Synthesis of2-amino-6-(6-(dimethylamino)pyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one

A mixture2-amino-6-(6-chloropyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(0.17 g, 0.56 mmol) and 40% dimethylamine in water (5.0 ml) was stirredat 100° C. in seal tube for 12 h and then cooled to get the solids. Thesolids collected by filtration to obtain2-amino-6-(6-(dimethylamino)pyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(0.1 g, 58%). LC-MS: 312.2 [M+H]⁺.

Step-iv:N-(6-(6-(dimethylamino)pyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethyl sulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide

To a solution of2-amino-6-(6-(dimethylamino)pyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(0.08 g, 0.26 mmol), 2-(4-(ethyl sulfonyl)phenyl)acetic acid (0.07 g,0.31 mmol) and triethyl amine (0.052 g, 0.5 mmol) in dichloromethane (20mL) was added 50 wt. % propylphosphonic anhydride solution in ethylacetate (0.245 mL, 0.52 mmol) and stirred at room temperature for 2 h.The reaction mixture was washed with water. The organic layer was washedwith brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporated underreduced pressure to get the crude product. The crude product waspurified by flash column chromatography (50-100% ethyl acetate inhexane) to getN-(6-(6-(dimethylamino)pyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide(0.04 g, 30%).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.20 (br s, 1H) 7.90-7.88 (m, 3H), 7.533 (s,1H), 7.51 (s, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.7 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 3.80(s, 2H), 3.12-3.08 (m, 5H), 2.99-2.92 (m, 2H), 2.67 (s, 3H), 2.18-2.16(m, 2H), 1.51 (s, 3H), 1.298-1.261 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 522.3[M+H]⁺.

Example-8: Synthesis of 6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxamide(Compound-99)

Step-i:6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carbonitrile

A mixture of2-chloro-6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-7,8-dihydroquinolin-5(6H)-one(2.5 g, 8.3 mmol) in dimethyl acetamide (25 mL) was added zinc cyanide(1.9 g, 17.7 mmol) and tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(O) (0.38 g,0.33 mmol). The resulting reaction mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 2h. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and filteredthrough a pad of celite. The filtrate was diluted with ethyl acetate andwashed with water. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporated under reduced pressure to getthe crude product. The crude product was purified by flash columnchromatography (30-50% ethyl acetate in hexane) to get 6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carbonitrile(1.5 g, 63%). LC-MS: 293.3 [M+H]⁺.

Step-ii:6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylicacid

A mixture of6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carbonitrile(0.5 g, 1.7 mmol) in concentrated hydrochloric acid (4.0 mL) and water(6.0 mL) was stirred at 100° C. for 6 h. The volatiles were evaporatedunder reduced pressure to get the residue. The residue was basified withtriethyl amine and extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer wasevaporated under reduced pressure to get the crude product. The crudeproduct was purified by flash column chromatography (0-10% methanol inchloroform) to get6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylicacid (0.4 g, 75%). LC-MS: 312.3 [M+H]⁺.

Step-iii:6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acid (0.22 g, 0.7 mmol),(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)methanamine (0.141 g, 0.7 mmol) and DIPEA(0.182 g, 1.4 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was added HATU (0.4 g, 1.0 mmol) andstirred at room temperature for 12 h. The reaction mixture waspartitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The organic layer waswashed with brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporatedunder reduced pressure to get the crude product. The crude product waspurified by flash column chromatography (0-2% methanol in chloroform) toget 6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxamide(0.11 g, 32%).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.54 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (br s, 1H), 8.20(d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.80(s, 1H), 4.76 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.12-3.07 (m, 2H), 3.07-3.04 (m, 2H)2.97-2.94 (m, 1H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.27-2.17 (m, 1H), 1.57(s, 3H), 1.28 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 493.4 [M+H]⁺.

Example-9: Synthesis ofN-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide(Compound-100)

Step-i: Synthesis of2-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methoxy-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one

The compound was prepared according to the protocol as described in thesynthesis of Intermediate-38a. LC-MS: 283.0 [M]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of2-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one

The compound was prepared according to the protocol as described in thesynthesis of Intermediate-38. LC-MS: 297.02 [M]⁺.

Step-iii: Synthesis of2-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one

A suspension of2-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methoxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one(1.0 g, 0.35 mmol) in 30% aq HBr in acetic acid (10 mL) was heated to100° C. for 12 h. The reaction was quenched with NH₄OH solution,extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried over anhydroussodium sulphate, filtered and concentrated to get the pure compound(0.45 g). LC-MS: 283.4 [M]⁺.

Step-iv: Synthesis of6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate

To a solution of2-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one(0.35 g, 0.12 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) was added Et₃N (0.52 mL, 0.377 mmol),triflic anhydride (0.42 g, 0.14 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture wasstirred at RT for 2 h. The reaction was quenched with ice water,extracted with DCM. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodiumsulphate, filtered and concentrated to get the pure compound (0.40 g).LC-MS: 415.3 [M]⁺.

Step-v: Synthesis ofN-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide

To a solution of6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yltrifluoromethanesulfonate (0.4 g, 0.96 mmol) in 1,4-dioxane (10 mL) wasadded 2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide (0.2 g, 0.96 mmol), Cs₂CO₃(0.62 g, 1.92 mmol), Pd2(dba)3 (0.0.088 g, 0.096 mmol), XantPhos (0.055g, 0.096 mmol) under nitrogen atmosphere. The reaction mixture waspurged with nitrogen for 15 min and then heated to 100° C. for 12 h. Thereaction was quenched with ice water, extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic portion was dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate, filtered andconcentrated to get the title compound (0.06 g, 12.6%).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.07 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.40 Hz,2H), 7.54-7.51 (M, 3H), 7.43 (s, 1H), 7.26-7.21 (m, 1H), 6.76 (s, 1H),3.81 (s, 2H), 3.14-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.91-2.82 (m, 3H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 2.37(s, 3H), 2.12-2.10 (m, 1H), 1.51 (s, 3H), 1.30-1.26 (m, 2H). LC-MS:492.4 [M+H]⁺.

Example-10:2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(Compound-101 and 102)

Enantiomeric mixture of2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamidewas separated by chiral preparative HPLC to obtain two separatedenantiomers (Isomer-1, Compound-101 & Isomer-2, Compound-102). Method:Column: Chiralpak IA (250 mm×10.00 mm), 5.0μ; Hexane: 0.1% DEA inEtOH:Ethanol: (40:60); Flow Rate: 7 mL/min.

Characterization data of Isomer-1: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.11 (d,J=2.96 Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.97 (m, 3H), 7.53 (d, J=8.33 Hz, 2H), 7.07-7.16(m, 2H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.44-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.08-3.17 (m, 3H), 2.95 (td,J=4.57, 18.00 Hz, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.05-2.18 (m, 1H), 1.26-1.32 (m,6H). LC-MS: 493.9 [M+H]⁺.

Characterization data of Isomer-2: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.28 (brs, 1H), 8.07-8.11 (m, 1H), 7.87-7.94 (m, 3H), 7.52 (d, J=8.33 Hz, 2H),7.04-7.15 (m, 2H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.34-3.47 (m, 1H), 3.12 (q, J=7.43 Hz,3H), 2.94 (td, J=4.84, 18.00 Hz, 1H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 2.01-2.17 (m, 1H),1.61 (s, 3H), 1.29 (t, J=7.39 Hz, 3H). LC-MS: 494.3 [M+H]⁺.

The below compounds (103-128) were separated by a procedure similar tothe one described in Example-10 with appropriate variation in separationmethods as shown in the table.

Compound No Structure/ Method of separation Characterization Data 103

  Isomer-1 of Compound-7 Column: Chiral Pak IA (250 mm × 10 mm, 5micron); Mobile Phase: n -Hexane (A), IPA (B); Flow Rate: 6 mL/min;Isocratic : 60:40 (A:B). 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 11.22 (br s, 1H),8.25 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.05 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (d, J = 8.4 Hz,2H), 7.60 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 3.28- 3.23(m, 2H), 2.90-2.75 (m, 1H), 2.73- 2.72 (m, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.35(s,3H), 2.18-2.16 (m,1H), 1.44 (s, 3H), 1.09- 1.05 (m, 3H); LC-MS:493.05[M + H]⁺. 104

  Isomer-2 of Compound-7 Column: Chiral Pak IA (250 mm × 10 mm, 5micron); Mobile Phase: n- Hexane (A), IPA (B); Flow Rate: 6 mL/min;Isocratic : 60:40 (A:B). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 11.22 (s, 1H),8.25(d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.05 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (d, J = 8.4 Hz,2H), 7.60 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 3.28-3.23 (m,2H), 2.90-2.75 (m, 1H), 2.73-2.72 (m, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H),2.18- 2.16 (m, 1H), 1.44 (s, 3H), 1.09-1.05 (m, 3H); LC-MS: 493.05 [M +H]⁺. 105

  Isomer-1 of Compound-9 Column: CHIRALPAK IC(50*250), Mobile phase:ACN/MeOH (90/10); Flowrate: 8 mL/min; U.V: 300 nM ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6): δ 8.42 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (s,1H), 7.89 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H),7.82 (d, J = 4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56- 7.50 (m,3H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 3.84 ( s, 2H), 3.70-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.12-3.06 (m, 2H),2.93-2.89 (m, 2H), 2.69-2.63 (m, 2H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.42-2.12 (m, J =7.25 Hz, 2H), 1.82 (s, 3H), 1.28-1.25 (m, 3H); LC-MS: 518.2 [M + H]⁺.106

  Isomer-2 of Compound-9 Column: CHIRALPAK IC (50*250), Mobile phase:ACN/MeOH (90/10); Flowrate: 8 mL/min; U.V: 300 nM ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6): δ 8.42 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.13 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (s,1H), 7.89 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.82(d, J = 4.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56- 7.50 (m,3H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 3.84 (s, 2H), 3.70-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.12-3.06 (m, 2H),2.93-2.89 (m, 2H), 2.69-2.63 (m, 2H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.42-2.12 (m, 2H),1.82 (s, 3H), 1.28-1.25 (m, 3H); LC-MS: 518.2 [M + H]⁺. 107

  Isomer-1 of Compound-28 Column: Chiral Pak IA (20 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); mobile phase: n-Hexane: DCM (90:10)(A); IPA (B), Flowrate: 14mL/min; Isocratic: 82:18 (A: B) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 11.03 (s,1H), 7.83(d, J = 3.6 Hz, 2H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.58 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H),7.15 (s, 1H), 3.84 (s, 2H),3.28-3.22.(m, 2H), 2.95-2.90 (m, 1H),2.79-2.65 (m, 2H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.16-2.09(m, 1H), 1.37 (s, 3H), 1.08-1.05 (m, 3H) LC-MS: 507.3 [M + H]⁺. 108

  Isomer-2 of Compound- 28 Column: Chiral Pak IA (20 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); mobile phase: n-Hexane: DCM (90:10) (A); IPA (B), Flowrate: 14mL/min; Isocratic: 82:18 (A:B) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6): δ 11.03 (br s,1H), 7.83 (d, J = 3.6 Hz, 2H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.58 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H),7.15 (s, 1H), 3.84 (s, 2H), 3.28- 3.22 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.90 (m, 1H), 2.79-2.65 (m, 2H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.16-2.09 (m,1H), 1.37 (s, 3H), 1.08-1.05 (m, 3H); LC-MS: 507.3 [M + H]⁺. 109

  Isomer-1 of Compound-31 Column: Chiral Pak IC (30 mm × 250 mm); Mobilephase: acetonitrile; UV: 300 nM ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 7.92- 7.89(m, 4H), 7.53 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.31 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H) , 6.92 (d, J= 8.8 Hz, 1H) ,4.08 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.12-3.10 (m, 2H) 2.94-2.92(m, 2H), 2.30-2.20 (m, 2H), 1.57 (s, 3H), 1.30 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H).LC-MS: 508.6 [M + H]⁺. 110

  Isomer -2 of Compound-31 Column: Chiral Pak IC (30 mm × 250 mm);Mobile phase: acetonitrile 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 7.97(s, 1H),7.92-7.89 (m, 4H), 7.53 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.31 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H),6.92 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 4.08 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.12-3.10 (m, 2H)2.94-2.92 (m, 2H), 2.30-2.20 (m, 2H), 1.57 (s, 3H), 1.30 (t, J = 7.2 Hz,3H), LC-MS: 508.6 [M + H]⁺. 111

  Isomer-1 of Compound-56 Column: Chiral Pak IA (20 mm × 250 mm, 5micron; Mobile phase: n-Hexane (A): Ethanol (B)- isocratic (45:55-A:B)¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.43 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (s, 2H), 8.14(d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (br s, 1H), 7.92 (d, J = 6.6 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d,J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 3.82 ( s, 2H), 3.07-3.15 (m, 2H),2.70-2.89 (m, 3H), 2.16- 2.24 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.5Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 495.0 [M + H]⁺. 112

  Isomer-2 of Compound-56 Column: Chiral Pak IA (20 mm × 250 mm, 5micron; Mobile phase: n-Hexane (A): Ethanol (B)- isocratic (45:55-A:B)¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.45 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (s, 2H), 8.14(d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (br s, 1H), 7.91 (d, J = 6.6 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d,J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 3.82 s, 2H), 3.07-3.15 (m, 2H), 2.70-2.89(m, 3H), 2.15-2.25 (m, 1H), 1.60 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 3H);LC-MS: 495.0 [M + H]⁺. 113

  Isomer-1 of Compound-49 Column: Chiral Pak IA (10 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); Mobile Phase: ACN (A), EtOH (B); Flow: 8 mL/min; Isocratic:90:10 (A:B) ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): δ 8.45(d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d,J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.92 ( d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.72 (s,2H),7.55 ( d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.49 (s, 1H), 3.83 (s, 1H), 3.69- 3.62 (m,1H), 3.15-3.09 (m, 2H) 3.19- 2.96 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.70 (m, 1H), 2.47 (s,3H), 2.19-2.12 (m, 1H), 1.84 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H); LC- MS:518.1 [M + H]⁺. 114

  Isomer-2 of Compound-49 Column: Chiral Pak IA (10 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); Mobile Phase: ACN (A), EtOH (B); Flow: 8 mL/min; Isocratic:90:10 (A:B) ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDC13): δ 8.45(d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d,J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.92 ( d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.72 (s,2H),7.55 ( d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.49 (s, 1H), 3.83 (s, 1H), 3.69- 3.62 (m,1H), 3.15-3.09 (m, 2H) 3.19- 2.96 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.70 (m, 1H), 2.47 (s,3H), 2.19-2.12 (m, 1H), 1.84 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H); LC- MS:518.1 [M + H]⁺. 115

  Isomer-1 of Compound-65 Column: Chiral Pak IA (10 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); Mobile phase: n- Hexane: IPA (70:30) ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3): δ8.38 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (br s, 1H),7.91 (d, J = 6.3 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.27 (s, 1H), 3.87(s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.08-3.15 (m, 2H), 2.83-2.92 (m, 3H), 2.51 (s,3H), 2.12-2.16 (m, 1H), 1.50 (s, 3H), 1.30 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 3H); LC-MS:509.6 [M + H]⁺. 116

  Isomer-2 of Compound-65 Column: Chiral Pak IA (10 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); Mobile phase: n- Hexane: IPA (70:30) ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3): δ8.38 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (br s, 1H),7.92 (d, J = 6.3 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.27 (s, 1H), 3.87(s, 3H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.08-3.15 (m, 2H), 2.83-2.91 (m, 3H), 2.51 (s,3H), 2.12-2.16 (m, 1H), 1.49 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.5 Hz, 3H); LC-MS:509.6 [M + H]⁺. 117

  Isomer-1 of Compound-16 Column: Chiral Pak IC (10 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); Mobile Phase: ACN (A); Flow:9 mL/min; Isocratic: 100 (A) 1H NMR(400 MHz, CD3OD): δ 8.38 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.30 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 2H),8.09 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J = 8 Hz, 2H) 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d,J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.62 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 3.70-3.33 (m,2H), 3.30- 3.24 (m, 2H), 3.15-3.05 (m,1H), 2.75- 2.68 (m, 1H), 2.45 (s,3H), 2.20-2.16 (m, 2H), 1.80 (s, 3H), 1.29-1.22 (m, 3H); LCMS: 518.3[M + H]⁺. 118

  Isomer-2 of Compound-16 Column: Chiral Pak IC (10 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); Mobile Phase: ACN (A); Flow:9 mL/min; Isocratic: 100(A) ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CD3OD): δ 8.38 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 8.30 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 2H),8.09 (d, J = 8.8 Hz 1H), 7.92 (d, J = 8 Hz, 2H) 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.68 (d, J= 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.62 (d, J = 4.4 Hz , 1H), 4.86 (s, 2H), 3.70-3.33 (m,2H), 3.30-3.24 (m, 2H), 3.15-3.05 (m, 1H), 2.75-2.68 (m,1H), 2.45 (s,3H), 2.20-2.16 (m, 2H), 1.80 (s, 3H), 1.29-1.22 (m, 3H); LCMS: 518.3[M + H]⁺. 119

  Isomer-1 of Compound-64 Column: Chiral Pak IA (10 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); Mobile phase: n-Hexane (A), IPA (B) (70:30); Isocratic (65:35-A:B) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.39- 8.37 (d, J = 8.8Hz, 1H), 8.19-8.18(m, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.92 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J = 8.4 Hz,2H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.84 (s, 2H), 3.13- 3.11 (m, 2H),2.98-2.90 (m, 2H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.21-2.1 (m, 1H), 1.53 (s, 3H),1.31-1.27 (m, 3H). LC-MS: 509.4 [M + H]⁺. 120

  Isomer-2 of Compound-64 Column: Chiral Pak IA (10 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); Mobile phase: n-Hexane (A), IPA (B) (70:30); Isocratic (65:35-A:B) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.37- 8.35 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H),8.13-8.09 (m, 2H), 7.9-7.88 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.53- 7.51 (d, J = 8.0Hz, 2H), 6.57 (s, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.81(s, 2H), 3.12-3.07(m, 2H),2.90-2.83(m, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.15-2.12 ( m, 1H), 1.51 (s, 3H), 1.28-1.23 (m, 3H). LC-MS: 509.4 [M + H]⁺. 121

  Isomer-1 of Compound-74 Column: Chiral Pak IA (10 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); Mobile Phase: n-Hexane (A) EtOH: MeOH, 1:1 (B); Flow rate: 8mL/min; Isocratic: 40:60 (A:B) ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): δ 8.43 (d, J =8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.99(s, 1H), 7.94-7.91 (m, 4H), 7.55 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H) 3.84 (s, 1H),3.55-3.48 (m, 1H), 3.15 - 3.09 (m, 2H) 3.09-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.82-2.77 (m,1H), 2.16-2.09 (m, 1H), 1.83 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H); LC-MS:572.1 [M + H]⁺. 122

  Isomer-2 of Compound-74 Column: Chiral Pak IA (10 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); Mobile Phase: n-Hexane (A), EtOH:MeOH, 1:1 (B); Flow rate: 8mL/min; Isocratic: 40:60 (A:B) ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): δ 8.43 (d, J =8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.99(s, 1H), 7.94-7.91 (m, 4H), 7.55 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H) 3.84 (s, 1H),3.55-3.48 (m, 1H), 3.15-3.09 (m, 2H) 3.09-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.82-2.77 (m,1H), 2.16-2.09 (m, 1H), 1.83 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H); LC-MS:572.0 [M + H]⁺. 123

  Isomer-1 of Compound-79 Column: Chiral Pak IA (10 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); Mobile Phase: ACN (A); EtOH (B); Flow: 9 mL/min; Isocratic:95:05 (A:B). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): δ 9.64 (br s, 1H) 9.13 (d, J = 2.4Hz, 1H), 8.38 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.20-8.11 (m, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.4Hz, 1H), 6.77 (s, 1H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 3.19-3.14 (m, 2H), 2.97- 2.93 (m,3H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.16-2.11 (m, 1H), 1.52 (s, 3H), 1.34(t, J = 4.8 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 494.6 [M + H]⁺. 124

  Isomer-2 of Compound-79 Column : Chiral Pak IA (10 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); Mobile Phase: ACN (A), EtOH (B); Flow: 9 mL/min; Isocratic:95:05 (A:B) 1H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): δ 9.64 (br s, 1H) 9.13 (d, J = 2.4Hz, 1H), 8.38 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.20-8.11 (m, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.4Hz, 1H), 6.77 (s, 1H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 3.19-3.14 (m, 2H), 2.97- 2.93 (m,3H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.16-2.11 (m, 1H), 1.52 (s, 3H), 1.34(t, J = 4.8 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 494.6 [M + H]⁺. 125

  Isomer-1 of Compound-99 Column: Chirapak-IA (20 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); mobile phase: n-hexane(A); IPA: MeOH (9:1) (B); Flow: 20mL/min; Isocratic: 75:25 (A:B) ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): δ 8.54 (d, J =7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (br s, 1H), 8.20 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J = 8.0Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.80 (s, 1H), 4.76 (d, J = 6.0 Hz,2H), 3.12- 3.07 (m, 2H), 3.07-3.04 (m, 2H) 2.97- 2.94 (m, 1H), 2.58 (s,3H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.27-2.17 (m, 1H), 1.57 (s, 3H), 1.28 (t, J = 5.1 Hz,3H); LC-MS: 493.4 [M + H]⁺. 126

  Isomer-2 of Compound-99 Column: Chirapak-IA (20 mm × 250 mm, 5micron); mobile phase: n-hexane (A); IPA : MeOH (9:1) (B); Flow: 20mL/min; Isocratic:75:25 (A:B) ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl3): δ 8.54 (d, J = 7.6Hz, 1H), 8.49 (br s, 1H), 8.20 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J = 8.0 Hz,2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.80 (s, 1H), 4.76 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H),3.12- 3.07 (m, 2H), 3.07-3.04 (m, 2H) 2.97- 2.94 (m, 1H), 2.58 (s, 3H),2.41 (s, 3H), 2.27-2.17 (m, 1H), 1.57 (s, 3H), 1.28 (t, J = 5.1 Hz, 3H);LC-MS: 493.4 [M + H]⁺. 127

  Isomer-1 of Compound-83 Column: Chiral Pak IA (10 mm × 250 mm, 5micron) Mobile Phase: Hexane (A), Isopropanol (B); Flow: 8 mL/min;Isocratic:80:20 (A:B) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 11.2 (s,1H),8.25-8.13 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.06-8.04 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.82(d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.60-7.58 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 3.89(s, 2H), 3.2 (m, 2H), 3.0-2.6 (m, 4H), 2.4 (s, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 1.44(s, 3H), 1.10-1.05 (t, J = 7.2Hz, 3H; LC-MS: 493.3 [M + H]⁺. 128

  Isomer-2 of Compound-83 Column: Chiral Pak IA (10 mm × 250 mm, 5micron) Mobile Phase: Hexane (A), Isopropanol (B); Flow: 8 mL/min;Isocratic: 80:20 (A:B) ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d⁶): δ 8.39-8.37 (d, J =8.8Hz, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.148-8.126 (d, J = 8.8Hz, 1H), 7.922-7.902(d, J = 8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.54- 7.52 (d, J = 8.4Hz, 2H), 6.77 (s, 1H), 3.83(s, 2H), 3.14-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.94- 2.86 (m, 3H), 2.6 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s,3H), 2.4-2.1 (m, 1H), 1.52 (s, 3H), 1.30-1.26 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H);LC-MS: 493.3 [M + H]⁺.

Example-11: Synthesis of2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoro-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(Compound-129)

To a solution of2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(Compound-105) (0.075 g, 0.145 mol) in acetonitrile (5 mL) at 0° C., wasadded a solution of Selectfluor (0.05 g, 0.145 mol.) in THF: Water (1:1,5 mL) for 20 min. The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to roomtemperature and stirred at room temperature for 48 h. The reactionmixture was evaporated under reduced pressure to get the residue. Theresidue was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water. The organiclayer was washed with brine, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate andevaporated under reduced pressure to get the crude product. The crudeproduct was purified by preparative thin layer chromatography (70:30ethyl acetate:hexane) to get2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoro-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide(0.025 g, 32%).

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.44 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=8.7 Hz,1H), 8.07 (br s, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.63-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.55(d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.59-3.64 (m, 1H), 3.08-3.15 (m, 2H),2.90-2.97 (m, 1H), 2.69-2.77 (m, 1H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.11-2.17 (m, 1H),1.82 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 536.5 [M+H]⁺.

Compound-130: Synthesis of2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoro-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide

2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoro-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamidewas prepared using the same protocol used for the synthesis ofcompound-126 of Example-9. Yield (0.025 g, 32%).

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.44 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=8.7 Hz,1H), 8.06 (br s, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.63-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.55(d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.59-3.64 (m, 1H), 3.08-3.15 (m, 2H),2.90-2.97 (m, 1H), 2.69-2.77 (m, 1H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.11-2.17 (m, 1H),1.82 (s, 3H), 1.31 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 536.4 [M+H]⁺.

Compound-131: Synthesis of2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoro-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide

This compound was prepared using the same protocol explained in step-vof Example-9.

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.39 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=9.0 Hz,1H), 8.02 (br s, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H),6.77 (s, 1H), 3.83 (s, 2H), 3.15 (m, 2H), 2.85-3.15 (m, 3H), 2.60-2.67(m, 5H), 2.12-2.16 (m, 1H), 1.52 (m, 3H), 1.30 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H), 1.22(d, J=7.5 Hz, 3H); LC-MS: 507.3 [M+H]⁺.

The below compounds (132-133) were prepared by a procedure similar tothe one described above (for compound-131) with appropriate variationsin reactants, quantities of reagents, solvents and reaction conditions.

Compound No. Structure Characterization Data 132

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.39 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J = 9.0Hz, 1H), 8.05 (br s, 1H), 7.92 (d, J = 6.6 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 8.4 Hz,2H), 6.78 (s, 1H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.07-3.15 (m, 2H), 2.81-2.95 (m, 5H),2.39 (s, 3H), 2.11- 2.18 (m, 1H), 1.52 (s, 3H), 1.20-1.30 (m, 6H);LC-MS: 507.0 [M + H]⁺. 133

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.39 (d, J = 8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J = 8.7Hz, 1H), 8.03 (br s, 1H), 7.91 (d, J = 8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J = 7.8 Hz,2H), 6.78 (s, 1H), 3.82 (s, 2H), 3.10-3.15 (m, 2H), 2.81-2.96 (m, 5H),2.61-2.68 (m, 2H), 2.10-2.18 (m, 1H), 1.53 (s, 3H), 1.17- 1.30 (m, 9H);LC-MS: 521.4 [M + H]⁺.

Compound-134: Synthesis of7-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-7-methyl-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxamide

Step-i: Synthesis of methyl7-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7-methyl-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxylate

A solution of3-chloro-7-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7-methyl-6,7-dihydroisoquinolin-8(5H)-one(0.1 g, 0.54 mmol) in dry MeOH (4 mL) was added Et3N (0.016 g, 0.10mmol), Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (0.045 g, 0.054 mmol). The reaction mixture waspurged with nitrogen for 15 min and reaction mixture was stirred at 60°C. under positive pressure of carbon monoxide using a bladder stirred atsame temperature for 12 h. The reaction was quenched with ice waterextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried over anhydroussodium sulphate, filtered and concentrated to get the crude compound waspurified by combiflash chromatography to obtained the title compoundLC-MS: 326.3 [M+H]⁺.

Step-ii: Synthesis of7-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7-methyl-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxylicacid

A solution of methyl7-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7-methyl-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxylate(0.1 g, 0.54 mmol) in THF:Ethanol:water (3:1:1) was added lithiumhydroxide (0.063 g, 1.53 mmol) at RT and the reaction mixture wasstirred for 3 h. Reaction mixture concentrated to residue, pH wasadjusted to pH-4 using citric acid. This portion was extracted using 5%methanol in chloroform. The organic layer was dried over anhydroussodium sulphate, filtered and concentrated to get the titled compoundLC-MS: 312.3 [M+H]⁺.

Step-iii: Synthesis of7-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-7-methyl-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxamide

A solution of7-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7-methyl-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinoline-3-carboxylicacid (0.1 g, 0.32 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was added DIPEA (0.2 g, 1.60mmol), HATU (0.24 g, 0.64 mmol), (4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)methanaminen(0.077 g, 0.38 mmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for12 h. This was then quenched with ice water and extracted with ethylacetate. The organic portion was dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate,filtered and concentrated to get the crude compound. Crude compound waspurified by combiflash chromatography to obtain the titled compound. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.54 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (m, 1H), 8.18 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.80 (s,1H), 4.75 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.10-2.84 (m, 5H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s,3H), 2.24-2.19 (m, 1H), 1.56 (s, 3H), 1.28-1.24 (m, 3H). LC-MS: 493.3[M+H]⁺.

Compound-135: Synthesis of 2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide

This compound was prepared using the same protocol explained inExample-1.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 7.94-7.89 (m, 3H), 7.53 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),6.58 (s, 1H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.14-3.08 (m, 2H), 2.90-2.80(m, 2H), 2.79 (s, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.15-2.14 (m, 1H), 1.49 (s, 3H),1.30-1.24 (m, 3H). LC-MS: 523.3 [M+H]⁺.

Although the present invention has been illustrated by certain precedingexamples, it is not to be construed as being limited thereby; butrather, the present invention encompasses the generic area ashereinbefore disclosed. Various modifications and embodiments can bemade without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. For example,the following compounds which can be prepared by following similarprocedures as described above with suitable modifications known to theone ordinary skilled in the art are also included in the scope of thepresent invention.

Compound No. Structure 136

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Expression and Purification of RORγ

Gene corresponding to the ligand binding domain of RORγ (247-497 aminoacids) was sub-cloned into pGEX4T1 vector. Transformants of E. coli BL21(DE3) containing pGEX4T1-RORγ (247-497) were grown to an OD of 0.8 at37° C. and induced with 0.5 mM isopropyl-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside(IPTG) for 18 hours at 18° C. Cells were harvested and resuspended in 20mM Tris-HCl (pH 8.5), 0.3 M NaCl, 10% Glycerol, 2 mM β-Me(β-Mercaptoethanol), 2 mM CHAPS, protease inhibitors, 0.6 mM PMSF andLysozyme. Supernatant of lysate was passed through glutathione sepharose4B affinity beads (GE health care) pre-equilibrated with 20 mM Tris-HCl(pH 8.5), 0.3 M NaCl, 10% Glycerol, 2 mM β-Me. RORγ was eluted using agradient of reduced glutathione (3-20 mM). Fractions containing RORγprotein were pooled, concentrated and passed through Superdex 75 gelfiltration (GE health care) column equilibrated with 20 mM Na-phosphatepH 8.0, 0.2 M NaCl, 10% glycerol. The peak fractions from gel filtrationcolumn were pooled and stored at −80° C. for Binding assay.

In-Vitro Biochemical Data ROR Gamma Radio-Ligand Binding Assay:

ROR gamma radioligand binding was performed using ³H25-Hydroxycholesterol in a competitive displacement assay using dextrancharcoal method. Using 5 nM ³H 25-Hydroxycholesterol with 300 ng RORγLBD (in house expressed in E. coli) along with the compound wereincubated in the binding buffer (50 mM HEPES, pH 7.5, 150 mM NaCl, 0.01%BSA and 5 mM MgCl₂) for 30 min at room temperature. Thendextran-charcoal mixture (0.5% charcoal: 0.05% dextran) was used forseparation and the supernatant was read on the Perkin Elmer TriluxMicrobeta counter. Dose response curves were generated for 10 compoundconcentrations using GraphPad Prism software Version 5 (San Diego,Calif., USA) using non-linear regression curve fit for sigmoidal doseresponse (variable slope).

ROR Gamma Luciferase Reporter Assay:

The Ligand Binding Domain (LBD) of ROR gamma was cloned into pFN26A(BIND) hRluc-neo Flexi vector (Promega) which expresses a fusion proteincomprised of a DNA binding domain of the yeast GAL4 gene, a linkersegment and ROR gamma ligand binding domain. For the reporter assay0.02×10⁶ HEK293 cells were seeded per well in a 96 well plate incomplete media and incubated overnight in an incubator with 5% CO2 at37° C. before transfection. Cells were then co-transfected with pFN26AhRluc-neo Flexi vector containing the LBD of ROR gamma and pGL4.35[luc2P/9XGAL4 UAS/Hygro] Vector (Promega) in low serum media. Posttransfection and recovery, cells were treated with the test compoundsfor 48 hours. The assay was terminated using the Bright-Glo Luciferaseassay system from Promega and the Luminescence was measured using aluminescence reader. The luminescence values were used to calculate thepotency of the compounds.

The selected compounds were screened at 1 μM/10 μM concentrationfollowed by IC₅₀ measurement and the results are summarized in theTable-1 below along with IC₅₀ (nM) details for selected compounds. TheIC₅₀ values of the selected compounds (in range) are set forth in belowtable wherein “A” refers to an IC₅₀ value of less than 150 nM, “B”refers to an IC₅₀ value in a range of 150-300 nM and C refers to an IC₅₀value of greater than 300 nM.

TABLE 1 RORγ ligand binding assay data RORγ ligand RORγ ligand bindingassay: binding assay: RORγ ligand Compound % inhibition % inhibition @binding assay: No. @1 μM 10 μM IC₅₀ (nM) 2 84 89 A 6 72 96 B 7 91 100 A9 90 100 A 11 25 71 — 12 — — A 14 0 26 — 15 95 92 A 16 86 93 B 17 92 96— 19 98 98 B 20 76 95 — 21 94 92 B 22 76 95 A 26 65 99 C 28 77 100 B 2984 91 B 31 90 88 A 34 74 97 C 35 80 98 B 40 44 88 — 41 47 82 — 42 94 92A 43 82 — A 45 66 73 — 46 56 92 C 47 82 98 A 49 93 82 B 50 91 90 A 56 9694 A 61 90 74 A 62 96 91 A 84 82 100 B 85 62 95 C 86 72 100 A 87 82 99 B88 86 90 B 89 53 79 C 90 57 84 B 91 36 100 C 92 96 80 A 103 26 0 — 10494 88 A 105 100 97 A 106 70 1 — 107 91 90 A 108 78 28 C 109 91 36 C 110100 81 A 111 62 19 C 112 100 73 A 127 14 46 — 128 79 110 A 131 51 42 —132 99 103 A 133 96 109 A 135 90 104 A

The IC₅₀ values of RORγ luciferase reporter assay for selected compoundsare set forth in the Table-2 below wherein “A” refers to an IC₅₀ valueof less than 100 nM, “B” refers to an IC₅₀ value in a range of 100-500nM and C refers to an IC₅₀ value of greater than 500 nM.

TABLE 2 RORy luciferase reporter assay data RORγ luciferase Reporterassay: IC₅₀ (nM) (in range) Compound No. A 15, 16, 17, 21, 29, 31, 45,51, 52, 56, 64, 65, 66, 72, 74, 81, 105, 110, 113, 115, 118, 120, 125and 129. B 2, 6, 7, 9, 12, 20, 22, 26, 28, 35, 49, 50, 58, 60, 68, 71,75, 76, 77, 78, 83, 92, 96, 98, 104, 107, 112, 124 and 134. C 11, 14,34, 40, 41, 48, 53, 57, 59, 62, 67, 70, 73, 82, 88, 89, 90, 91, 93, 94,95, 97, 103, 106, 108, 109, 111, 114, 116, 117, 123 and 126.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method of making a compound of Formula (I-1) ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according to the followingscheme:

wherein, Het is a heterocyclyl; wherein the heterocyclyl is pyridyl,pyridazinyl, pyridazinone, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyrazolyl,imidazopyrazinyl, imidazopyridyl, pyrrolopyrazinyl, thienyl,benzodioxolyl, benzimidazolyl, imidazopyridazinyl ortetrahydroisoquinolinonyl; each Y₁, Y₂ and Y₃ is independently CR_(a) orN, wherein 0-2 of Y₁, Y₂ and Y₃ are N; Z₁ is CR_(a) or N; each R₁, R₂,R₆ and R₇ are independently hydrogen, halo or alkyl; R₃ at eachoccurrence is independently hydroxy, halo, alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl orcycloalkyl; alternatively, two R₃ on the same carbon atom together forman oxo (═O) group; R₄ is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy; R₅ is alkyl,—(CH₂)_(n)NR_(b)R_(c) or hydroxyalkyl; R_(a) is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy,halo, cycloalkyl or aryl; R_(b) and R_(c) are each independentlyhydrogen or alkyl; alternatively, R_(b) and R_(c) on the same atomtogether form a ring; m is 0 to 3; n is 1; B_(s) is a base; S_(v) is asolvent; C_(t) is a transition metal catalyst; and L_(g) is aphosphorus-containing ligand.
 2. The method of claim 1, wherein thecompound is represented by formula (IE-1):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 3. The method of claim 1,wherein Het is

wherein“

” represents the point of attachment with5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolinyl ring system.
 4. The method of claim1, wherein

is


5. The method of claim 1, wherein

is


6. A method of making Compound-1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, according to the following scheme:


7. The method of claim 1, wherein, B_(s) is K₂CO₃; S_(v) is 1,4-dioxane;C_(t) is Palladium(II)acetate; and L_(g) is Xantphos.
 8. The method ofclaim 1, wherein the compound of Formula (I-1) is selected from thegroup consisting of: Compound No. IUPAC Name 1N-(4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-6-(pyridin-2-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 22-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 32-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-3-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 42-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-7,7-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 52-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 62-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 7N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 8N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 92-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 10N-(6-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 112-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-3,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 122-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 13N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 14N-(6-ethyl-6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 152-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazin-1-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 162-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(6-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 172-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 18N-(4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-6-(pyridin-3-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 192-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 202-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 212-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(4-methoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 222-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 232-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 24N-(6-(5-chloro-3-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 252-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-methoxypyrimidin-5-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 262-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 272-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyrazin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 28N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 29N-(6-(4,6-dimethylpyrimidin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 302-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-methoxypyrimidin-4-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 312-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 32N-(4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-6-(5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 33N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 34N-(4,6-dimethyl-6-(6-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 35N-(6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 362-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(4-hydroxypyrimidin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 372-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-hydroxypyridin-4-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 38N-(6-(5-chloro-3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 392-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 402-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-hydroxypyridin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 41N-(6-(6-ethylpyridazin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 42N-(6-(benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 43N-(4,6-dimethyl-6-(1-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-5-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 44N-(4,6-dimethyl-6-(2-methyl-1-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-7-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide;452-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(5-methylthiophen-2-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 46N-(6-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 472-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 482-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6,8-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 492-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 502-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-isopropylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 51N-(6-(2,6-dimethylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 52N-(4,6-dimethyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 53N-(4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-6-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridazin-3-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 542-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-7-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 552-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridazin-3-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 562-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 572-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-isopropoxypyridazin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 582-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)-2-fluorophenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 59N-(6-methyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 602-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-isopropylpyrazin-2-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 612-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 622-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-isopropylpyridazin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 63N-(6-(6-ethylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 642-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 652-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxy-2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 662-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoro-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 672-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 682-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(5-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 69N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7,7-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 70N-(4,6-dimethyl-6-(1-methyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridazin-3-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 71N-(6-(3-cyclopropylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 722-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(2-(trifluoromethyl)-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide;732-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 742-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(3-(trifluoromethyl)-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide;75N-(4,6-dimethyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-b]pyridazin-6-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 76N-(6-(5-cyclopropyl-6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 772-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazin-6-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 782-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(6-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 79N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(5-(ethylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)acetamide; 802-(5-(ethylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 81N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6,7-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 82N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 83N-(7-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-7-methyl-8-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroisoquinolin-3-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 842-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-hydroxypyridin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 852-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 862-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-hydroxy-4-methylpyridin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 872-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-7,7-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 882-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 89N-(6-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 902-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-7,7-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 912-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-7-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 92N-(6-(5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 93N-(6-(6-chloropyridazin-3-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 943-(2-(2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamido)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-6-yl)-6-methoxypyridazine 1-oxide; 952-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxy-4-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 962-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxy-5-methylpyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 972-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-fluoroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; 98N-(6-(6-(dimethylamino)pyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 996-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxamide; 100N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; 1012-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 of Compound-84);1022-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 of Compound-84);103N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 of Compound-7); 104N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 of Compound-7); 1052-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 ofCompound-9); 1062-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 ofCompound-9); 107N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 of Compound-28);108N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 of Compound-28);1092-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 of Compound-31);1102-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 of Compound-31);1112-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 of Compound-56);1122-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(5-methoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 of Compound-56);1132-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 ofCompound-49); 1142-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 ofCompound-49); 1152-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxy-2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 ofCompound-65); 1162-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(6-methoxy-2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 ofCompound-65); 1172-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(6-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 ofCompound-16); 1182-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-6-(6-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 ofCompound-16); 1192-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 ofCompound-64); 1202-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-(2-methoxy-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 ofCompound-64); 1212-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(3-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 ofCompound-74); 1222-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)-N-(6-methyl-5-oxo-6-(3-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-yl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 ofCompound-74); 123N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(5-(ethylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-1 ofCompound-79); 124N-(6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinolin-2-yl)-2-(5-(ethylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)acetamide; (Isomer-2 ofCompound-79);

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 9. A method of makingCompound-99 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, according tothe following scheme:

comprising the step of coupling of intermediate-E with(4-(ethylsulfonyl)phenyl)methanamine in presence of a base and acoupling agent in a solvent.
 10. The method of claim 9, comprising anadditional step of chiral separation of racemic compound.
 11. The methodof claim 9, wherein, the solvent is N,N-dimethyl formamide (DMF); thebase is N,N-Diisopropylethylamine (DIPEA); and the coupling agent is anamide coupling agent1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxide hexafluorophosphate (HATU).
 12. The method of claim 9, whereinthe intermediate-E is synthesized by a process comprising the steps of:i) reacting intermediate-A with 4-bromo-2,6-dimethylpyrimidine inpresence of sodium tert-butoxide and catalyst Pd(amphos)Cl₂ in tolueneto afford intermediate-B,

ii) alkylating intermediate-B with methyl iodide in presence of base NaHin DMF to afford intermediate-C,

iii) cyanating intermediate-C with zinc cyanide in presence of catalysttetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(O) in dimethyl acetamide to affordintermediate-D,

 and iv) hydrolysing the intermediate-D in presence of concentrated HClto afford intermediate-E,


13. The method of claim 9, wherein the compound is6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxamide.14. The method of claim 9, wherein the compound is a (S)-enantiomer of6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxamide.15. The method of claim 9, wherein the compound is a (R)-enantiomer of6-(2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(ethylsulfonyl)benzyl)-6-methyl-5-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxamide.